Crash on the A231 - 16 Apr 1989

Accident reference 198946BB03969

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 16 April 1989 at 00:02 a slight collision occurred near A231 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198946BB03969
Police Reference 46BB03969
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A231
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 534

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Vehicle Age 10 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
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.