Ford Transit and Mazda 323 crash on the A26 in Maidstone West - 15 Aug 2002

Accident reference 200246WK62655

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 August 2002 at 18:20 a slight collision occurred near A26, Maidstone West involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, mazda 323) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. 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: 51.200061, 0.282177

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200246WK62655
Police Reference 46WK62655
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A26
Second Road A26
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 542
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024768

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control Control by other authorised person
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAZDA 323
Engine Capacity 1840cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.