Serious Renault Clio and Piaggio Vespa crash on the A2280 in Eastbourne - 29 Nov 2013
Accident reference 2013471306475
Accident summary
On Friday 29 November 2013 at 18:16 a serious collision occurred near A2280, Eastbourne involving 2 vehicles (renault clio, piaggio vespa) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2013471306475 |
| Police Reference | 471306475 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A2280 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 551 |
| Highway Authority | E10000011 |
| LSOA Code | E01020953 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Central refuge |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1149cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | U-turn |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under |
| Make/Model | Piaggio VESPA |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 278cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger |
| Age | 50 |
| 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.