Volkswagen Lt 35 and Fiat Uno and Ford Escort crash on the B2028 in Haywards Heath - 22 Nov 1996
Accident reference 199647HA60754
Accident summary
On Friday 22 November 1996 at 14:50 a slight collision occurred near B2028, Haywards Heath involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen lt 35, fiat uno, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were flood over 3cm. deep. Lighting was described as daylight.
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 | 199647HA60754 |
| Police Reference | 47HA60754 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B2028 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 563 |
| Highway Authority | E10000032 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Flood over 3cm. deep |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN LT 35 |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2384cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FIAT UNO |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 903cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to turn right |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to turn right |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
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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.