Accident 200146WK49461

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 30 October 2001 at 05:30 a slight collision occurred near A 228, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, ford escort) and 1 casualty (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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.171917, 0.358900

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200146WK49461
Police Reference 46WK49461
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 228
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024798

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 64
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.