Suzuki Wagon R+ and Fiat Punto crash on the A27 in Shoreham-by-Sea - 12 Jan 2004

Accident reference 200447K171027

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 12 January 2004 at 17:00 a slight collision occurred near A27, Shoreham-by-Sea involving 3 vehicles (suzuki wagon r+, fiat punto) and 3 casualties (3 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.841979, -0.294578

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200447K171027
Police Reference 47K171027
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A27
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 557
Highway Authority E10000032
LSOA Code E01031358

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI WAGON R+
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT PUNTO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1242cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI WAGON R+
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Female

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 71
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 64
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 41
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.