Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit Custom crash on the A20 in Ashford - 29 May 2025

Accident reference 2025461596082

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 29 May 2025 at 09:36 a slight collision occurred near A20, Ashford involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, ford transit custom) and 2 casualties (2 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.174870, 0.826670

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025461596082
Police Reference 461596082
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A20
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000016
Current Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01023990

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Carriageway Hazards None

Enhanced Collision Data

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 71
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 63
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

IMD Decile 6 (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.