Ford Escort and Austin Morris Mini crash on the A278 - 27 Aug 1990

Accident reference 199046BB19370

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 27 August 1990 at 14:20 a slight collision occurred near A278, M2 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, austin morris mini) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199046BB19370
Police Reference 46BB19370
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A278
Second Road M2
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 534

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

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