Accident 200246SK62406

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 8 August 2002 at 21:40 a fatal collision occurred near A 20, Dover involving 2 vehicles (ford mondeo, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over) 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 darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.103536, 1.245180

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200246SK62406
Police Reference 46SK62406
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 20
Second Road A 20
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 533
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024198

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 FORD MONDEO
Engine Capacity 1988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 60
Sex Male
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.