Serious Volkswagen Lt 35 crash on the A275 in Lewes - 12 Feb 2002

Accident reference 200247S147467

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 12 February 2002 at 21:00 a serious collision occurred near A275, A272, Lewes involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen lt 35) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.972173, -0.019176

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200247S147467
Police Reference 47S147467
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A275
Second Road A272
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 554
Highway Authority E10000011
LSOA Code E01021025

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN LT 35
Engine Capacity 2459cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
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.