Ford Fiesta crash on the A228 in Maidstone West - 20 May 1996

Accident reference 199646MA22397

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 20 May 1996 at 17:20 a slight collision occurred near A228, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199646MA22397
Police Reference 46MA22397
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A228
Second Road A228
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 542
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 55
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.