Austin Metro and Lancia Delta crash on the A270 in Brighton and Hove - 30 Jan 1994

Accident reference 199447CA40087

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 30 January 1994 at 15:20 a slight collision occurred near A270, A23, Brighton and Hove involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, lancia delta) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199447CA40087
Police Reference 47CA40087
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A270
Second Road A23
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 550
Highway Authority E06000043

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Auto traffic signal - out of order
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LANCIA DELTA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1585cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 78
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 52
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.