Fatal Hyundai S-Coupe and Mitsubishi Shogun crash on the A26 in Maidstone West - 17 Jul 2001
Accident reference 200146WK44063
Accident summary
On Tuesday 17 July 2001 at 20:56 a fatal collision occurred near A26, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (hyundai s-coupe, mitsubishi shogun) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200146WK44063 |
| Police Reference | 46WK44063 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Kent |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A26 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 542 |
| Highway Authority | E10000016 |
| LSOA Code | E01024744 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | HYUNDAI S-COUPE |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1468cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MITSUBISHI SHOGUN |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2835cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| 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.