Volvo 244 and Mercedes Model Missing and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A27 - 13 Aug 1992

Accident reference 199247SA20353

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 13 August 1992 at 11:00 a slight collision occurred near A27 involving 3 vehicles (volvo 244, mercedes model missing, vauxhall cavalier) and 2 casualties (2 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199247SA20353
Police Reference 47SA20353
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A27
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 554

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 244
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 2127cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2399cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 48
Sex Female
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.