Audi A1 and Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A259 in Eastbourne - 26 Mar 2023

Accident reference 2023471290583

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 26 March 2023 at 05:03 a slight collision occurred near A259, Eastbourne involving 2 vehicles (audi a1, mercedes sprinter) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.772503, 0.265797

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023471290583
Police Reference 471290583
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A259
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000011
LSOA Code E01020943

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A1
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 18 years
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Not known

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.