Fiat Cinquecento and Mercedes Sprinter and Daewoo Matiz crash on the M2 in Sittingbourne - 23 Feb 2005

Accident reference 2005460106923

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 23 February 2005 at 09:56 a slight collision occurred near M2, Sittingbourne involving 20 vehicles and 6 casualties (6 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. 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: 51.297257, 0.770741

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005460106923
Police Reference 460106923
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 20
Casualties 6
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M2
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 540
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024628

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Auto traffic signal - out of order
Carriageway Hazards Previous accident

Vehicles (20)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FIAT CINQUECENTO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 899cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model DAEWOO MATIZ
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 11021cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SUBARU IMPREZA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A3
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL VECTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 10

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 11

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 12

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MAZDA MX-5
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1839cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 13

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 14

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 15

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 16

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 17

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model HYUNDAI COUPE
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1975cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 18

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 19

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT CLIO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1149cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 20

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (6)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 20
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 6

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 7

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 8

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 10

Additional Details

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 33
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 11

Additional Details

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