Car Accident #2011471106234
Mid Sussex, Tue 4th Oct 2011 05:56
A23 Dual carriageway West Sussex
Police Force: Sussex
Severity: Fatal
Accident Location
Easting: 529293, Northing: 112148
Longitude: -0.162938, Latitude: 50.894284
Accident Details
| Accident Ref | 2011471106234 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Accident Severity | Fatal |
| Number of Vehicle | 5 |
| Number of Casualties | 2 |
| Date/Time | Tue 4th Oct 2011 05:56 |
| Local Authority District | Mid Sussex |
| Local Authority Highway | West Sussex (E10000032) |
| Road | A 23 (Dual carriageway) |
| Speed Limit | 70 |
| Junction | T or staggered junction Give way or uncontrolled |
| Pedestrian Crossing | None within 50 metres No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres |
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other object on road |
| Area Type | Rural |
| Police Attended? | Yes |
| LSOA of Accident Location | E01031770 |
Vehicle Details
Vehicle #1
| Vehicle Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | RENAULT TRAFIC LL29 DCI 115 |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1996 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | -1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 56 - 65 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road |
| Skidding/Overturning | Skidded and overturned |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | Central crash barrier |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Offside on to central reservation |
| Point Of Impact | Front |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Vehicle #2
| Vehicle Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MASTER MM35 DCI 150 |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 2298 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | -1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 56 - 65 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road |
| Skidding/Overturning | Skidded |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | Other object |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | Entered ditch |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Nearside |
| Point Of Impact | Front |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Vehicle #3
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES E280 CDI AVANTGARDE AUTO |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 2987 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 5 |
| Age Band of Driver | 46 - 55 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | Other object |
| 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 |
Vehicle #4
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA PRIUS T SPIRIT VVT-I CVT |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1797 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | -1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 56 - 65 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | Other object |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | Lamp post |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Did not leave carriageway |
| Point Of Impact | Nearside |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Hybrid electric |
Vehicle #5
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | CITROEN C3 EXCLUSIVE HDI |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1560 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 5 |
| Age Band of Driver | 56 - 65 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | Other object |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | None |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Did not leave carriageway |
| Point Of Impact | Nearside |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Casualty Details
Casualty #1 Vehicle #1
| Casualty Class | Driver or rider |
| Casualty Gender | Male |
| Age Band Of Casualty | 56 - 65 |
| 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 |
Casualty #2 Vehicle #2
| Casualty Class | Driver or rider |
| Casualty Gender | Male |
| Age Band Of Casualty | 56 - 65 |
| Casualty Severity | Fatal |
| 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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