Latitude: 50.7942 / 50°47'39"N
Longitude: 0.0515 / 0°3'5"E
OS Eastings: 544680
OS Northings: 101410
OS Grid: TQ446014
Mapcode National: GBR LSF.1TY
Mapcode Global: FRA B6ZZ.ZV7
Accident ID
197947CA91097
Date
Wednesday 31 October 1979
Time
23:58
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Lewes
Police Force
Sussex
Road Class
A
Road Number
259
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
C
Second Road Number
32
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |