BMW 3 Series and Citroen 2Cv crash in Shoreham-by-Sea - 12 Feb 1997
Accident reference 199747XA70068
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 |
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SlightVehicles (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.