Latitude: 50.8794 / 50°52'45"N
Longitude: 0.2895 / 0°17'22"E
OS Eastings: 561161
OS Northings: 111373
OS Grid: TQ611113
Mapcode National: GBR MSX.VBD
Mapcode Global: FRA C6HS.2MM
Accident ID
2008470808432
Date
Sunday 2 November 2008
Time
19:41
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wealden
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 |
6 |
Petrol, 1299cc |
Male, 26 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Male, 53 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
26 |
Male |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
2 |
53 |
Male |
Slight |