Serious Kawasaki Zx900 and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A2040 in Eastbourne - 14 Dec 1999

Accident reference 199947S004186

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 14 December 1999 at 11:35 a serious collision occurred near A2040, A22, Eastbourne involving 2 vehicles (kawasaki zx900, volvo model missing) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.770226, 0.278350

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199947S004186
Police Reference 47S004186
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A2040
Second Road A22
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 551
Highway Authority E10000011
LSOA Code E01020968

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

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 ZX900
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 908cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 6724cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Sex Female
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.