Rover Montego and Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the A270 in Brighton and Hove - 6 Feb 1996

Accident reference 199647CA60101

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 6 February 1996 at 11:15 a slight collision occurred near A270, Brighton and Hove involving 2 vehicles (rover montego, freight rover sherpa) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

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 199647CA60101
Police Reference 47CA60101
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A270
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 550
Highway Authority E06000043

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 Daylight
Weather Conditions Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 65
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.