Collision with motor vehicle at 1110 W Lynn St
reported by andy
Date:
2009-06-04
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned into passing bike
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
Was travelling south on West Lynn. Car ahead was stopped with left blinker on to turn into coffee shop parking lot as I approached. As northbound traffic cleared, he started to turn left and I moved to pass on the right. At that point he swung hard right into a different parking lot. Couldn't stop at that point, but was able to begin braking and swerve right. Hit the car hard just behind the back door with my left side and bounced onto the sidewalk.
Driver stopped and assisted with recovery and first aid (pharmacy across the street) for a bad cut on my finger from the left brake lever. Witnesses and driver confirmed he changed direction and had left signal on. Add note to this report
Driver stopped and assisted with recovery and first aid (pharmacy across the street) for a bad cut on my finger from the left brake lever. Witnesses and driver confirmed he changed direction and had left signal on. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Passing on right
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Lesson:
Ride defensively
Lesson:
Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Explanation:
turn signals and even direction of the vehicle are still not reliable indications of the path of the vehicle
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
42
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
good bruising on the left shoulder, hip, knee that hit the car. bad cut on left index finger from shifter
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
1110 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Lat/Lng:
30.2798788906241, -97.759405374527
Crash ID:
334
