Volkswagen Passat and Mercedes Viano crash on the A27 in Wealden - 20 Nov 2013

Accident reference 2013471306275

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 20 November 2013 at 02:31 a slight collision occurred near A27, Wealden involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen passat, mercedes viano) 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 darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.839963, 0.138424

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2013471306275
Police Reference 471306275
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A27
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 556
Highway Authority E10000011
LSOA Code E01021143

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1800cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Taxi/Private hire car
Make/Model MERCEDES VIANO
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Taxi/Private hire car occupant
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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.