Fatal Austin Mini crash - 24 Mar 1990

Accident reference 199047YA00183

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 24 March 1990 at 21:30 a fatal collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (austin mini, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 4 casualties (1 fatal, 2 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199047YA00183
Police Reference 47YA00183
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 558

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MINI
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 61
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.