Latitude: 51.3074 / 51°18'26"N
Longitude: 0.6069 / 0°36'24"E
OS Eastings: 581800
OS Northings: 159700
OS Grid: TQ818597
Mapcode National: GBR QS2.XZS
Mapcode Global: VHJM8.GDPM
Approximate location: 7 Bimbury Ln, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3HX
Accident ID
1981461103461
Date
Tuesday 26 May 1981
Time
14:35
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Maidstone
Police Force
Kent
Road Class
A
Road Number
249
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Female, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Offside |
Left carriageway Offside - crossed central reservation. Hit Other permanent object. |
||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |