Serious Suzuki Alto and Honda Civic crash on the A259 - 25 Mar 1993

Accident reference 199347YA30171

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 25 March 1993 at 19:29 a serious collision occurred near A259 involving 2 vehicles (suzuki alto, honda civic) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199347YA30171
Police Reference 47YA30171
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
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 558

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 ALTO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA CIVIC
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1169cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 60
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.