Latitude: 50.8831 / 50°52'59"N
Longitude: -0.5838 / 0°35'1"W
OS Eastings: 499720
OS Northings: 110250
OS Grid: SU997102
Mapcode National: GBR FHS.H7J
Mapcode Global: FRA 96NR.Y34
Accident ID
199847X000860
Date
Friday 14 August 1998
Time
21:20
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Arun
Local Authority (Highways)
West Sussex County Council
Police Force
Sussex
Road Class
A
Road Number
29
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
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 |
4 |
Petrol, 2495cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
12 |
Petrol, 1915cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
3 |
Not known, 36 - 45 |
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 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Female |
Slight |