Accident 199746SK01847

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 26 November 1997 at 18:55 a fatal collision occurred near A 256, Dover involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, alfa romeo 155) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199746SK01847
Police Reference 46SK01847
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 256
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 533
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

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

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 Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1242cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ALFA ROMEO 155
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2492cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 65
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 29
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.