Serious BMW 1 Series crash on the A23 in Haywards Heath - 6 Apr 2012

Accident reference 2012471201785

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 6 April 2012 at 21:25 a serious collision occurred near A23, B2117, Haywards Heath involving 2 vehicles (bmw 1 series, car) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.919413, -0.193008

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2012471201785
Police Reference 471201785
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A23
Second Road B2117
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 563
Highway Authority E10000032
LSOA Code E01031770

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Oil or diesel
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW 1 SERIES
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Not known

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural

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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.