Serious Vauxhall Cavalier and Rover 200 Series and Ford Fiesta crash on the A259 in Hastings - 14 Jan 1999
Accident reference 199947T001826
Accident summary
On Thursday 14 January 1999 at 20:46 a serious collision occurred near A259, Hastings involving 4 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. 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: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199947T001826 |
| Police Reference | 47T001826 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A259 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 552 |
| Highway Authority | E10000011 |
| LSOA Code | E01021017 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CAVALIER |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2495cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1589cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 957cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 205 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1905cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.