Audi A4 and Mazda 6 crash on the M20 in Maidstone West - 15 Apr 2024

Accident reference 2024461431855

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 15 April 2024 at 09:00 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 20, A 20, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (mazda 6, audi a4) and 3 casualties (3 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: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.295500, 0.486660

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2024461431855
Police Reference 461431855
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 20
Second Road A 20
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000016
Current Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024717

Environmental Conditions

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

Enhanced Collision Data (2024)

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 0
Adjusted Slight Casualties 1

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MAZDA 6
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Unknown

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
IMD Decile 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (3)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 74
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 66
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 74
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

IMD Decile 8 (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.