Fatal crash on the B2178 - 1 May 1984

Accident reference 198447YA40207

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 1 May 1984 at 17:06 a fatal collision occurred near B2178 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198447YA40207
Police Reference 47YA40207
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road B2178
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 559

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 51
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.