Volkswagen Lt 35 and Mercedes V Class and Peugeot 206 crash on the M20 in Ashford - 25 Jul 2002

Accident reference 200246WL61583

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 25 July 2002 at 06:55 a slight collision occurred near M20, Ashford involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen lt 35, mercedes v class, peugeot 206) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.167743, 0.856531

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200246WL61583
Police Reference 46WL61583
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M20
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 530
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01023981

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN LT 35
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES V CLASS
Engine Capacity 2295cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 206
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1360cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.