Kawasaki Zx1000 crash on the A2070 in Ashford - 20 Oct 2008

Accident reference 2008460163560

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 20 October 2008 at 11:27 a slight collision occurred near A2070, A2042, Ashford involving 1 vehicle (kawasaki zx1000) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.125564, 0.874652

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2008460163560
Police Reference 460163560
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A2070
Second Road A2042
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 530
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024006

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX1000
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.