Datsun 280 and Talbot Horizon and Ford Cortina crash - 30 Jan 1990

Accident reference 199047XA00051

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 30 January 1990 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred involving 3 vehicles (datsun 280, talbot horizon, ford cortina) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199047XA00051
Police Reference 47XA00051
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 564

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN 280
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 2753cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TALBOT HORIZON
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1118cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD CORTINA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 52
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.