Accident 199746SK30624

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 26 February 1997 at 23:35 a slight collision occurred near Folkestone West involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, saab 900) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199746SK30624
Police Reference 46SK30624
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 539
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine 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 FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SAAB 900
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1985cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 40
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.