Serious Smart Fortwo and Ford Mondeo crash on the A272 in Haywards Heath - 27 Feb 2020
Accident reference 2020470934779
Accident summary
On Thursday 27 February 2020 at 21:25 a serious collision occurred near A272, A23, Haywards Heath involving 2 vehicles (smart fortwo, ford mondeo) 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
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2020470934779 |
| Police Reference | 470934779 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Authorised person |
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 | SMART FORTWO |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 799cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 72 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 71 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.