Latitude: 50.9587 / 50°57'31"N
Longitude: -0.161 / 0°9'39"W
OS Eastings: 529250
OS Northings: 119303
OS Grid: TQ292193
Mapcode National: GBR JMC.VGG
Mapcode Global: FRA B6KK.TB0
Approximate location: Malthouse Ln, Hassocks BN6 9LA
Accident ID
2007470702862
Date
Wednesday 4 April 2007
Time
20:47
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mid Sussex
Local Authority (Highways)
West Sussex County Council
Police Force
Sussex
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
C
Road Number
305
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 |
Car |
4 |
Petrol, 1596cc |
Male, 17 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Tree. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
17 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
17 |
Male |
Fatal |
3 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
17 |
Female |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 |
Female |
Slight |