Collision with motor vehicle at 1550-1598 Eckington Pl NE
reported by Inez
Date:
2010-01-19
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned into passing bike
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
There is a bike lane for the 2 blocks of Eckington in this area. I was about to pass a car on the right when it turned into a parking lot without using blinkers or checking the bike lane. Be mindful of this parking lot! Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
No advance warning by vehicle
Factor:
Passing on right
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Lesson:
Ride defensively
Lesson:
Always get a police report
Explanation:
Don't lose yourself in the frustration of the moment (as I did) -- take down their info!
Conditions
Weather:
Rain
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Wet
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
It was raining lightly but was not dark out.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
22
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
Scrapes on my left leg, where the car hit.
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location:
1550-1598 Eckington Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Lat/Lng:
38.9107669577604, -77.0049870014191
Crash ID:
339
