Latitude: 51.0191 / 51°1'8"N
Longitude: -0.1951 / 0°11'42"W
OS Eastings: 526690
OS Northings: 125963
OS Grid: TQ266259
Mapcode National: GBR JLQ.5GG
Mapcode Global: FRA B6GF.CS6
Accident ID
200247K158593
Date
Wednesday 18 December 2002
Time
18:59
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mid Sussex
Local Authority (Highways)
West Sussex County Council
Police Force
Sussex
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
23
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
2 |
6 |
Petrol, 1799cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Offside |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
|
|||
4 |
6 |
Petrol, 1800cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
5 |
2 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |