Serious Ford Escort and Volkswagen Transporter crash on the B2042 in Dunton Green - 25 Aug 1998

Accident reference 199846WK31103

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 25 August 1998 at 22:10 a serious collision occurred near B2042, Dunton Green involving 3 vehicles (ford escort, volkswagen transporter) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199846WK31103
Police Reference 46WK31103
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B2042
Second Road B2042
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 538
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1915cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
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.