Ford Escort and Ford Sierra crash on the A23 - 28 Aug 1992

Accident reference 199247CA20654

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 28 August 1992 at 11:15 a slight collision occurred near A23 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, ford sierra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199247CA20654
Police Reference 47CA20654
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A23
Second Road A23
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 550

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 8
Sex Female
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.