Renault Megane crash on the A259 in Folkestone West - 27 Jan 2005

Accident reference 2005460105655

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 27 January 2005 at 21:35 a slight collision occurred near A259, Folkestone West involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, renault megane) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.072346, 1.115494

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005460105655
Police Reference 460105655
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A259
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 539
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024526

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 43
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.