Serious Volkswagen Golf and Renault Megane crash on the A268 in Rother - 15 Nov 2007
Accident reference 2007470709570
Accident summary
On Thursday 15 November 2007 at 23:16 a serious collision occurred near A268, Rother involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf, renault megane) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2007470709570 |
| Police Reference | 470709570 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A268 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 555 |
| Highway Authority | E10000011 |
| LSOA Code | E01021140 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1984cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MEGANE |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1870cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.