Fatal Massey Ferguson Model Missing and Fiat Ducato crash on an unclassified road in Wealden - 19 Feb 1997

Accident reference 199747SA70125

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 February 1997 at 09:20 a fatal collision occurred near an unclassified road, Wealden involving 4 vehicles (massey ferguson model missing, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, fiat ducato) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199747SA70125
Police Reference 47SA70125
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 556
Highway Authority E10000011

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MASSEY FERGUSON Model Missing
Vehicle Age 14 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT DUCATO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 17
Sex Female
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.