Mercedes Sprinter and BMW M3 and Mitsubishi Model Missing crash on the A23 in Haywards Heath - 26 Oct 2004

Accident reference 200447K180293

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 26 October 2004 at 20:30 a slight collision occurred near A 23, Haywards Heath involving 3 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, bmw m3, mitsubishi model missing) and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.038555, -0.197505

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200447K180293
Police Reference 47K180293
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 23
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 563
Highway Authority E10000032
LSOA Code E01031692

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW M3
Engine Capacity 3246cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MITSUBISHI Model Missing
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.