Mercedes Sprinter and Daf Trucks Fa 55Lf crash on the A21 in Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1 Nov 2004

Accident reference 200446WL02041

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 1 November 2004 at 11:00 a slight collision occurred near A21, A262, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, daf trucks fa 55lf) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.111572, 0.394117

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200446WL02041
Police Reference 46WL02041
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A21
Second Road A262
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024805

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

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 MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2900cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model DAF TRUCKS FA 55LF
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 5900cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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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.