Renault Clio and Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A272 in Haywards Heath - 7 Feb 2001

Accident reference 200147N133346

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 7 February 2001 at 23:30 a slight collision occurred near A272, A273, Haywards Heath involving 2 vehicles (renault clio, vauxhall vectra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.999279, -0.119215

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200147N133346
Police Reference 47N133346
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A272
Second Road A273
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 563
Highway Authority E10000032
LSOA Code E01031728

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 RENAULT CLIO
Engine Capacity 1390cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL VECTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.