Collision with motor vehicle at 1101-1299 N 34th St
reported by Aaron Martin
Date:
2010-01-19
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned into oncoming bike
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
The car was stopped behind a red light and began moveing once the signal was green. Made an quick decision to turn right and turned in front of on-coming bike coming down the hill in the bike lane on 34th.
Bike hit rear passenger door and came off bike. Add note to this report
Bike hit rear passenger door and came off bike. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
No advance warning by vehicle
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Lesson:
Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Lesson:
Slow down before intersections
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
32
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
None
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
1101-1299 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6485114357793, -122.342792451382
Crash ID:
340
