Latitude: 50.8315 / 50°49'53"N
Longitude: 0.3587 / 0°21'31"E
OS Eastings: 566200
OS Northings: 106200
OS Grid: TQ662062
Mapcode National: GBR NVX.TR9
Mapcode Global: FRA C6MW.ZJB
Accident ID
198647UA60008
Date
Monday 6 January 1986
Time
17:05
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wealden
Police Force
Sussex
Road Class
A
Road Number
259
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
|||
3 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
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 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Fatal |