Serious Austin Metro crash on the B2173 - 5 Feb 1990

Accident reference 199046CB61720

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 5 February 1990 at 07:50 a serious collision occurred near B2173 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199046CB61720
Police Reference 46CB61720
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road B2173
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 538

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 55
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.