Fatal Vauxhall Astra and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A26 - 11 Jan 1992

Accident reference 199247LA20004

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 11 January 1992 at 09:33 a fatal collision occurred near A26 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, volvo model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199247LA20004
Police Reference 47LA20004
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A26
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 554

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 10000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.