Kia Sportage crash on the A2 in Medway - 30 Oct 2023

Accident reference 2023461373970

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 30 October 2023 at 11:52 a slight collision occurred near A2, Medway involving 2 vehicles (motorcycle over 500cc, kia sportage) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.370278, 0.572064

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023461373970
Police Reference 461373970
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A2
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000035
LSOA Code E01016176

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Vehicle Age 20 years
Engine Capacity 1450cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model KIA SPORTAGE
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Hybrid electric
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 69
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 61
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
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.