Citroen Ax crash on the A281 in Horsham - 4 Oct 1997

Accident reference 199747NA70653

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 4 October 1997 at 17:35 a slight collision occurred near A281, Horsham involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle, citroen ax) 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.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199747NA70653
Police Reference 47NA70653
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A281
Second Road A281
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 562
Highway Authority E10000032

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 11
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN AX
Engine Capacity 954cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 11
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
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.