Fatal Leyland Daf Fa 60 and Toyota Corolla and Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A2 in Gravesend - 28 Jul 1997

Accident reference 199746NK09391

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 28 July 1997 at 09:14 a fatal collision occurred near A2, Gravesend involving 3 vehicles (leyland daf fa 60, toyota corolla, vauxhall vectra) and 3 casualties (2 fatal, 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199746NK09391
Police Reference 46NK09391
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A2
Second Road A2
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 535
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 Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FA 60
Vehicle Age 3 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA COROLLA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1295cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL VECTRA
Engine Capacity 1799cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 50
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 78
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.