Latitude: 50.8977 / 50°53'51"N
Longitude: 0.3962 / 0°23'46"E
OS Eastings: 568601
OS Northings: 113643
OS Grid: TQ686136
Mapcode National: GBR NV5.QYZ
Mapcode Global: FRA C6QQ.N6C
Accident ID
2005470510811
Date
Thursday 15 December 2005
Time
17:49
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Rother
Local Authority (Highways)
East Sussex County Council
Police Force
Sussex
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
271
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
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 |
Car |
4 |
Petrol, 1596cc |
Male, 38 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
|
2 |
Car |
Male, 44 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
38 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
2 |
44 |
Male |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
2 |
70 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
65 |
Female |
Slight |