Nissan Cherry and Ford Orion crash on the A270 - 21 Dec 1993

Accident reference 199347CA30927

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 21 December 1993 at 17:00 a slight collision occurred near A270 involving 2 vehicles (nissan cherry, ford orion) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199347CA30927
Police Reference 47CA30927
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A270
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 553

Junction Information

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

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN CHERRY
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Female

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 7
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.