Latitude: 51.2003 / 51°12'0"N
Longitude: 0.5174 / 0°31'2"E
OS Eastings: 575971
OS Northings: 147573
OS Grid: TQ759475
Mapcode National: GBR PRZ.RM6
Mapcode Global: VHJMS.X3D6
Approximate location: Maidstone Rd, Tonbridge TN12 9BL
Accident ID
2014460248198
Date
Friday 17 October 2014
Time
07:50
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Maidstone
Local Authority (Highways)
Kent County Council
Police Force
Kent
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
229
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
2079
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2198cc |
Male, 29 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Leaving main road |
Turning right |
Front |
|
|
2 |
Motorcycle over 500cc |
12 |
Petrol, 900cc |
Male, 37 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger |
2 |
37 |
Male |
Fatal |