Accident 2008460163349
Accident summary
On Saturday 6 September 2008 at 06:20 a serious collision occurred near A 21, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (alfa romeo 156, piaggio vespa) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2008460163349 |
| Police Reference | 460163349 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| 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 | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 543 |
| Highway Authority | E10000016 |
| LSOA Code | E01024798 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | ALFA ROMEO 156 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3179cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | U-turn |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc |
| Make/Model | PIAGGIO VESPA |
| Engine Capacity | 244cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.