Fatal crash on the A273 in Haywards Heath - 4 Oct 2006
Accident reference 2006470608332
Accident summary
On Wednesday 4 October 2006 at 19:03 a fatal collision occurred near A273, Haywards Heath involving 5 vehicles (horse ridden, car, pedal cycle) and 5 casualties (4 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2006470608332 |
| Police Reference | 470608332 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A273 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 563 |
| Highway Authority | E10000032 |
| LSOA Code | E01031744 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other animal on road |
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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Horse ridden |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Horse ridden |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 14 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Pedal cycle |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 77 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Horse rider |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Horse rider |
| Age | 14 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Cyclist |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 77 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 77 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.