Solo crash at 1730-1798 27th Ave
reported by Peter Erickson
Date:
2009-12-28
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
I was descending 27th Avenue at Howell street (northbound), where vision of intersection (and any westbound cars on Howell) is obscured by the hill and sometimes by parked cars. As I braked to survey the intersection, my front wheel slipped out from under me and a crashed down on my right side. Hit my head hard, helmet cracked, and three road rash scrapes on my right side - ankle, knee, and hip. Sore shoulder and torn bike jacket. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Invisible ice
Lesson:
Always wear a helmet
Lesson:
Beware invisible ice
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Wet
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
Road was slightly wet with no obvious ice; however, an invisible patch of ice caused my fall.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
33
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location:
1730-1798 27th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6176144308629, -122.297438979149
Crash ID:
326
