Fatal Rover 200 Series and Toyota Corolla and Ford Sierra crash on the A27 in Brighton and Hove - 15 Apr 1994

Accident reference 199447CA40285

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 15 April 1994 at 13:50 a fatal collision occurred near A27, Brighton and Hove involving 3 vehicles (rover 200 series, toyota corolla, ford sierra) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199447CA40285
Police Reference 47CA40285
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A27
Second Road A27
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 553
Highway Authority E06000043

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA COROLLA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1295cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 77
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 72
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 74
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.