Serious Mercedes A Class and Suzuki Gsf 1200 crash on the A270 in Brighton and Hove - 27 Oct 2023
Accident reference 2023471367818
Accident summary
On Friday 27 October 2023 at 19:20 a serious collision occurred near A270, A2023, Brighton and Hove involving 2 vehicles (mercedes a class, suzuki gsf 1200) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2023471367818 |
| Police Reference | 471367818 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES A CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1461cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI GSF 1200 |
| Vehicle Age | 21 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1157cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.