Solo crash at Wasatch Dr
reported by Criss
Date:
2009-10-19
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
I had just crossed Foothill Blvd, headding south on Mario Capecchi Drive (onto the VA Hospital Campus), when my front tire blew out, causing the rim to slide on the pavement, and pitching me over. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Faulty equipment
Lesson:
Always wear a helmet
Lesson:
Cycling jerseys help protect from some road rash
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Night
Visibility:
Fair
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
40
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Intermediate
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
Sprained my right wrist, lots of road rash, and broke my helmet.
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location:
Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
Lat/Lng:
40.7570628235076, -111.836239099503
Crash ID:
333
