Serious Ford Escort and Vauxhall Carlton crash - 26 Jun 1991

Accident reference 199146AB42191

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 26 June 1991 at 05:00 a serious collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, vauxhall carlton) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199146AB42191
Police Reference 46AB42191
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 536

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CARLTON
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1979cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
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.