Serious Mercedes Clk Class and Citroen C4 crash on the A262 in Royal Tunbridge Wells - 17 Nov 2015

Accident reference 2015460264064

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 17:58 a serious collision occurred near A 262, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (mercedes clk class, citroen c4) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.111903, 0.534983

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2015460264064
Police Reference 460264064
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 262
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024791

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES CLK CLASS
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model CITROEN C4
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1560cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 53
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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.