Fatal Mercedes Sprinter and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A228 in Maidstone West - 30 Oct 2000

Accident reference 200046MA31814

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 30 October 2000 at 18:50 a fatal collision occurred near A228, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, volvo model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: One way street/Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.316750, 0.431912

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200046MA31814
Police Reference 46MA31814
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A228
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type One way street/Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 542
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024738

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 12130cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.