Ford Fiesta and Mazda 2 crash on the A281 in Haywards Heath - 14 Aug 2024
Accident reference 2024471479759
Accident summary
On Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 17:18 a slight collision occurred near A281, Haywards Heath involving 2 vehicles (mazda 2, ford fiesta) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Not recorded
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024471479759 |
| Police Reference | 471479759 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A281 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000032 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000032 |
| LSOA Code | E01031698 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Unknown |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no 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 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MAZDA 2 |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1349cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 18 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 10 (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.