Serious Austin Metro and Ford Escort crash on the A28 in Ashford - 9 Nov 1996

Accident reference 199646WL28817

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 9 November 1996 at 10:42 a serious collision occurred near A28, Ashford involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, ford escort) and 4 casualties (3 slight, 1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199646WL28817
Police Reference 46WL28817
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A28
Second Road A28
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 530
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 85
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 85
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 83
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 14
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.