Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen Scirocco crash on the A259 - 11 May 1992

Accident reference 199247YA20260

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 11 May 1992 at 12:15 a slight collision occurred near A259 involving 2 vehicles (suzuki swift, volkswagen scirocco) and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199247YA20260
Police Reference 47YA20260
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A259
Second Road A259
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 559

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI SWIFT
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1324cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 52
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.