Accident 199847SA80057

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 20 January 1998 at 17:05 a serious collision occurred near A 27, Lewes involving 2 vehicles (suzuki model missing) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199847SA80057
Police Reference 47SA80057
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 27
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 554
Highway Authority E10000011

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI Model Missing
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 399cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 31
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.