Renault Laguna and Ford Capri and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A281 in Horsham - 7 Apr 2006

Accident reference 2006470602873

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 7 April 2006 at 18:38 a slight collision occurred near A 281, Horsham involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.960194, -0.285127

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2006470602873
Police Reference 470602873
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 281
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 562
Highway Authority E10000032
LSOA Code E01031632

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT LAGUNA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1794cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD CAPRI
Vehicle Age 21 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD KA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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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.