Accident 199946WK01152

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 23 February 1999 at 07:15 a serious collision occurred near B 2169, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (smiths model missing, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.114639, 0.267391

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199946WK01152
Police Reference 46WK01152
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B 2169
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024818

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SMITHS Model Missing
Vehicle Age 23 years
Fuel Type Electric
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1608cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 45
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.