Serious Alfa Romeo 75 and BMW 5 Series crash on the A22 in Haywards Heath - 24 Mar 1997

Accident reference 199747HA70213

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 24 March 1997 at 13:05 a serious collision occurred near A22, A264, Haywards Heath involving 3 vehicles (alfa romeo 75, bmw 5 series) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199747HA70213
Police Reference 47HA70213
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A22
Second Road A264
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 563
Highway Authority E10000032

Junction Information

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

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Engine Capacity 1084cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ALFA ROMEO 75
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1962cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 5 SERIES
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.