Accident 200346MA70834
Accident summary
On Monday 27 January 2003 at 04:30 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 20, Maidstone involving 2 vehicles (leyland daf fa 45, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200346MA70834 |
| Police Reference | 46MA70834 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Kent |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 20 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 536 |
| Highway Authority | E10000016 |
| LSOA Code | E01024387 |
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 | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FA 45 |
| Engine Capacity | 5880cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.