Collision with motor vehicle at 2442 Colorado Blvd
reported by ksjennai
Date:
2009-12-26
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle overtook from rear
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
Car Performed " right Hook" as he was passing (1/2 way pass bike). Hesitated after crash, then fled the scene (Hit and Run). Maneuver seemed intentional. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Car was impatient or intended damage
Factor:
Cyclist had not time to react
Lesson:
Http://www.bikewise.org/report/tag=Always%20get%20
Lesson:
Http://www.bikewise.org/report/tag=Ride%20defensiv
Explanation:
sometimes you need to assume that drivers may have intentions to injure you.
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
50
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Expert
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
road Rash, Bruised ribs and sternum
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location:
2442 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA
Lat/Lng:
34.1404958445616, -118.22010576725
Crash ID:
325
