Mercedes Sprinter and Mitsubishi Canter crash on the B2079 in Maidstone - 24 Dec 2003

Accident reference 200346MA87566

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 December 2003 at 11:03 a slight collision occurred near B2079, Maidstone involving 3 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, mitsubishi canter) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.185512, 0.509430

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200346MA87566
Police Reference 46MA87566
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B2079
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 536
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024379

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Unknown
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MITSUBISHI CANTER
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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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.