Renault Trafic crash on the A257 in Dover - 31 Jan 2023

Accident reference 2023461278261

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 31 January 2023 at 06:27 a slight collision occurred near A257, Dover involving 2 vehicles (renault trafic, pedal cycle) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.279537, 1.319861

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023461278261
Police Reference 461278261
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A257
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024245

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRAFIC
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 63
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 4 (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.