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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
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
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