Ford Courier and Ford Orion and Rover 100 Series crash on the M20 in Maidstone West - 17 Nov 1997

Accident reference 199746MA28247

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 17 November 1997 at 15:35 a slight collision occurred near M20, Maidstone West involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199746MA28247
Police Reference 46MA28247
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M20
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 542
Highway Authority E10000016

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD COURIER
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 100 SERIES
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1120cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model APRILIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 250cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.