Accident 199846SK02902

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 26 January 1998 at 09:30 a serious collision occurred near A 20, Dover involving 2 vehicles (austin metro) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199846SK02902
Police Reference 46SK02902
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 20
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 533
Highway Authority E10000016

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 649cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.