Latitude: 51.1137 / 51°6'49"N
Longitude: -0.1376 / 0°8'15"W
OS Eastings: 530460
OS Northings: 136583
OS Grid: TQ304365
Mapcode National: GBR JKN.21P
Mapcode Global: VHGSX.K8ML
Accident ID
200347K158596
Date
Friday 3 January 2003
Time
17:47
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Crawley
Local Authority (Highways)
West Sussex County Council
Police Force
Sussex
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
23
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2926cc |
Female, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2151cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |