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Solo crash at 4901-5069 Shilshole Ave NW
reported by Scott
Date:
2008-06-04
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
Hit wet railroad tracks under the Ballard bridge, close to perpendicular, but had forgotten to slow down, hit them fast and thought I'd let up on the brake but slid and went down hard in the street on my right side. Rung my bells, but thanks to helmet walked away. A local business owner came out to check on me, that was nice. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Trail route over tracks
Factor:
Poor surface material, very slippery when wet
Lesson:
Helmets save lives!
Lesson:
Cross rail road tracks perpendicular
Explanation:
slow down in time for wet railraod track crossings!
Conditions
Weather:
Rain
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Wet
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
46
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Expert
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
road rash arm and hip, shoulder bruise for a month
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
4901-5069 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6616715449493, -122.376676797867
Crash ID:
314
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