Accident 199746SK31644

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 19 May 1997 at 18:55 a fatal collision occurred near A 20, Dover involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, austin metro) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199746SK31644
Police Reference 46SK31644
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 20
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 533
Highway Authority E10000016

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 SIERRA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 72
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.