Serious Toyota Tercel crash on the A26 in Maidstone West - 30 Sep 1996

Accident reference 199646WK23593

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 30 September 1996 at 15:34 a serious collision occurred near A26, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (toyota tercel, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199646WK23593
Police Reference 46WK23593
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A26
Second Road A26
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 542
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Snow
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA TERCEL
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1295cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 15
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 15
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.