Fatal Vauxhall Cavalier and Renault 5 and Ford Escort crash on the A20 - 22 Feb 1990

Accident reference 199046CB63070

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 22 February 1990 at 18:01 a fatal collision occurred near A20, M25 involving 5 vehicles and 4 casualties (1 serious, 1 fatal, 2 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199046CB63070
Police Reference 46CB63070
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 4
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A20
Second Road M25
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 538

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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 (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 5
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1397cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 60
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.