Fatal crash on the A228 - 14 Jul 1983

Accident reference 1983462105013

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 14 July 1983 at 21:45 a fatal collision occurred near A228, A289 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1983462105013
Police Reference 462105013
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A228
Second Road A289
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 537

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.