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Solo crash at 80000-80004 Daffan Ln
reported by andy
Date:
2010-01-09
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
Cyclist sitting 3rd wheel in a group ride hit loose gravel in a turn and tires slid out. Speed was low, but gravel large enough to cause crash. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Gravel in turn
Lesson:
Sometimes it doesn't matter what you do
Lesson:
Slow down before intersections
Explanation:
increasing distance between riders in a group may allow more visibility of road hazards in turns. but sometimes, you hit a bump at a bad time.
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
30
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
deep cut to elbow required stitches
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
80000-80004 Daffan Ln, Austin, TX 78724, USA
Lat/Lng:
30.3118198565889, -97.6148316264152
Crash ID:
335
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