Serious Volvo 244 crash on the A2070 in Ashford - 2 Sep 1996

Accident reference 199646WL27872

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 2 September 1996 at 21:00 a serious collision occurred near A2070, Ashford involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle, volvo 244) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199646WL27872
Police Reference 46WL27872
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A2070
Second Road A2070
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 530
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 244
Vehicle Age 22 years
Engine Capacity 2127cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.