Car Accident #2011471102028
Chichester, Wed 30th Mar 2011 16:44
A272 Single carriageway West Sussex
Police Force: Sussex
Severity: Serious
Accident Location
Easting: 480587, Northing: 123764
Longitude: -0.852740, Latitude: 51.007563
Accident Details
| Accident Ref | 2011471102028 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Accident Severity | Serious |
| Number of Vehicle | 3 |
| Number of Casualties | 2 |
| Date/Time | Wed 30th Mar 2011 16:44 |
| Local Authority District | Chichester |
| Local Authority Highway | West Sussex (E10000032) |
| Road | A 272 (Single carriageway) |
| Speed Limit | 30 |
| Junction | T or staggered junction Give way or uncontrolled |
| Pedestrian Crossing | None within 50 metres No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres |
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
| Area Type | Rural |
| Police Attended? | Yes |
| LSOA of Accident Location | E01031520 |
Vehicle Details
Vehicle #1
| Vehicle Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 11946 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 5 |
| Age Band of Driver | 56 - 65 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | Articulated vehicle |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
| Skidding/Overturning | Jackknifed |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | Road sign or traffic signal |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Offside |
| Point Of Impact | Front |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Vehicle #2
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD KUGA TITANIUM TDCI A 163 |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1997 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 36 - 45 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | None |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Nearside |
| Point Of Impact | Front |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Vehicle #3
| Vehicle Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | RENAULT TRAFIC SL27 SPORT DCI 115 |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1996 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | -1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 36 - 45 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | None |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Did not leave carriageway |
| Point Of Impact | Front |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Casualty Details
Casualty #1 Vehicle #2
| Casualty Class | Driver or rider |
| Casualty Gender | Male |
| Age Band Of Casualty | 36 - 45 |
| Casualty Severity | Serious |
| Casualty Type | Car occupant |
| Pedestrian Location | Not a Pedestrian |
| Pedestrian Movement | Not a Pedestrian |
Casualty #2 Vehicle #3
| Casualty Class | Driver or rider |
| Casualty Gender | Male |
| Age Band Of Casualty | 36 - 45 |
| Casualty Severity | Slight |
| Casualty Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Pedestrian Location | Not a Pedestrian |
| Pedestrian Movement | Not a Pedestrian |
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