Nissan D21 and Volkswagen Polo crash on the M2 in Maidstone West - 21 Jan 1994

Accident reference 1994461313597

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 21 January 1994 at 20:30 a slight collision occurred near M2, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (nissan d21, volkswagen polo) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994461313597
Police Reference 461313597
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M2
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 542
Highway Authority E10000016

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN D21
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 52
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.