Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the M20 in Ashford - 7 Apr 2007

Accident reference 2007460139961

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 7 April 2007 at 15:40 a slight collision occurred near M20, Ashford involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, vauxhall cavalier) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.131541, 0.923771

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007460139961
Police Reference 460139961
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M20
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 530
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024034

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.