Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Escort crash on the A228 in Medway - 26 Jan 2005

Accident reference 2005460005832

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 26 January 2005 at 06:00 a slight collision occurred near A228, Medway involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.398540, 0.536173

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005460005832
Police Reference 460005832
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A228
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 544
Highway Authority E06000035
LSOA Code E01016108

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
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 3 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.