Fatal crash on the M2 - 19 Nov 1988

Accident reference 198846EB22328

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 19 November 1988 at 02:00 a fatal collision occurred near M2 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198846EB22328
Police Reference 46EB22328
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road M2
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 540

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Previous accident

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

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