Fatal Kawasaki Zx1100 and Volkswagen Golf crash on the A2 in Sittingbourne - 15 Oct 1998

Accident reference 199846SW07405

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 October 1998 at 14:43 a fatal collision occurred near A 2, Sittingbourne involving 2 vehicles (kawasaki zx1100, volkswagen golf) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 1 fatal, 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199846SW07405
Police Reference 46SW07405
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 2
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 540
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
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX1100
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1089cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Engine Capacity 1900cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Male
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.