Ford Transit and Jaguar S Type and Volkswagen Polo crash on the A21 in Royal Tunbridge Wells - 24 Jul 2006

Accident reference 2006460130072

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 24 July 2006 at 16:15 a slight collision occurred near A 21, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 3 vehicles (ford transit, jaguar s type, volkswagen polo) 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 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: 51.173823, 0.299337

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2006460130072
Police Reference 460130072
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 21
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024798

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2400cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model JAGUAR S TYPE
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2720cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Engine Capacity 1400cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.