Latitude: 50.8464 / 50°50'46"N
Longitude: 0.4569 / 0°27'24"E
OS Eastings: 573060
OS Northings: 108080
OS Grid: TQ730080
Mapcode National: GBR PX5.VQD
Mapcode Global: FRA C6VV.MV7
Accident ID
199747TA70579
Date
Saturday 1 November 1997
Time
12:26
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Rother
Local Authority (Highways)
East Sussex County Council
Police Force
Sussex
Road Class
A
Road Number
259
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
2098
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
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 |
9 |
Petrol, 957cc |
Female, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Offside |
|
|
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
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 |
1 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Fatal |