BMW 3 Series and Citroen 2Cv crash in Shoreham-by-Sea - 12 Feb 1997

Accident reference 199747XA70068

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 12 February 1997 at 15:40 a slight collision occurred near A 270, Shoreham-by-Sea involving 2 vehicles (bmw 3 series, citroen 2cv) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199747XA70068
Police Reference 47XA70068
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
Second Road A 270
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 557
Highway Authority E10000032

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 3 SERIES
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN 2CV
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 602cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
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.