Serious Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Omega crash on an unclassified road in Royal Tunbridge Wells - 20 Oct 2001

Accident reference 200146WK48343

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 20 October 2001 at 02:20 a serious collision occurred near an unclassified road, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (renault kangoo, vauxhall omega) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.140474, 0.270802

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200146WK48343
Police Reference 46WK48343
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024833

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT KANGOO
Engine Capacity 1870cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL OMEGA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 53
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.