Serious Peugeot 504 and Suzuki Model Missing crash on the A271 - 11 Apr 1992

Accident reference 199247SA20145

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 11 April 1992 at 16:34 a serious collision occurred near A271 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 504, suzuki model missing) and 2 casualties (2 serious) 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
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199247SA20145
Police Reference 47SA20145
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A271
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 556

Junction Information

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

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model PEUGEOT 504
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2304cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI Model Missing
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 548cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 20
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.