Latitude: 51.2444 / 51°14'40"N
Longitude: 0.9574 / 0°57'26"E
OS Eastings: 606510
OS Northings: 153630
OS Grid: TR065536
Mapcode National: GBR SWZ.WC3
Mapcode Global: VHKK3.KZ0D
Accident ID
199746WL00231
Date
Saturday 23 August 1997
Time
15:40
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Ashford
Local Authority (Highways)
Kent County Council
Police Force
Kent
Road Class
A
Road Number
252
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
11 |
Petrol, 988cc |
Male, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Serious |