Volkswagen Model Missing and Volkswagen Jetta and Vauxhall Carlton crash on the A2038 in Brighton and Hove - 26 Jun 1997

Accident reference 199747CA70522

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 26 June 1997 at 20:15 a slight collision occurred near A2038, Brighton and Hove involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen model missing, volkswagen jetta, vauxhall carlton) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199747CA70522
Police Reference 47CA70522
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A2038
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 565
Highway Authority E06000043

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1457cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CARLTON
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2197cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 43
Sex Female
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.