Austin Metro and Ford Model Missing crash on the A24 - 27 Feb 1990

Accident reference 199047XA00105

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 27 February 1990 at 14:02 a slight collision occurred near A24 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, ford model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199047XA00105
Police Reference 47XA00105
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A24
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 564

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + 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 7 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD Model Missing
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 3
Sex Male
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.