Latitude: 50.8139 / 50°48'49"N
Longitude: 0.3534 / 0°21'12"E
OS Eastings: 565890
OS Northings: 104230
OS Grid: TQ658042
Mapcode National: GBR NW3.S73
Mapcode Global: FRA C6MY.9J0
Accident ID
197947SA90067
Date
Friday 16 February 1979
Time
09:05
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wealden
Police Force
Sussex
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Number
421
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Second Road Number
1136
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Fatal |
2 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, On footway or verge, Walking along in carriageway, back to traffic |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Serious |