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Solo crash at 2200 Westlake Ave
reported by KDH
Date:
2009-11-05
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
Screwed by the SLUT
Like many before me, I add myself to the legions statistics of those who have caught a front wheel in the South Lake Union Trolley tracks on Westlake and dumped. Fortunately the car behind and in the next lane to my left (where I was thrown) was able to stop on the wet pavement (had about 2ft to spare before being flattened). PS thanks to helpful onlookers - including one nearby employee who states "You are the **tenth** bicyclist I've seen crash on this very spot. The SLUT tracks will kill someone soon. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Trail route over tracks
Factor:
Wet road conditions
Factor:
Not possible to do perpendicular crossing
Factor:
Tracks parallel in roadway in curb lane (SLUT)
Lesson:
Avoid area completely
Lesson:
NO BICYCLES ON WESTLAKE with SLUT TRACKS, period.
Explanation:
Can't do it - Even if you're careful, and try to ride outside (to right) or between those rails, you'll eventually end up getting stuck by those tracks. - JUST STAY OFF WESTLAKE - we have to give up and use other streets, stay on sidewalk on westlake.
Conditions
Weather:
Rain
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Wet
Traffic:
Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
45
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Mountain
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
Northbound Westlake Ave N between 9th and Denny
Location:
2200 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6183123184256, -122.338439226151
Crash ID:
307
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