Fatal Audi A4 crash on the A2070 in Ashford - 28 Jan 2025
Accident reference 2025461547687
Accident summary
On Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 18:25 a fatal collision occurred near A2070, Ashford involving 1 vehicle (audi a4) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. 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: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025461547687 |
| Police Reference | 461547687 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Kent |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A2070 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000016 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000016 |
| LSOA Code | E01023996 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A4 |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, crossing elsewhere |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 2 (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.