Serious Volkswagen Beetle crash on the A256 in Dover - 20 Dec 1994

Accident reference 1994460819341

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 20 December 1994 at 23:20 a serious collision occurred near A256, Dover involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen beetle) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994460819341
Police Reference 460819341
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A256
Second Road A256
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 533
Highway Authority E10000016

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1600cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.