Solo crash at 12145-12153 Buckingham Gate Rd
reported by Ray Niekamp
Date:
2009-11-08
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
Turning onto residential street from two-lane thru street. Residential street surface held more water than the road, and front tire slid out from under me. Landed hard on right hip and shoulder. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Rain
Factor:
Tires lost traction
Factor:
Slippery pavement
Factor:
Poor surface material, very slippery when wet
Explanation:
Took the turn too fast in the wet. My fault.
Lesson:
Slow down in the rain
Explanation:
Wasn't ready for the difference in road surfaces between the two. Residential street less porous than thru street, held more surface water, which caused wheel to slide out.
Conditions
Weather:
Rain
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Fair
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Wet
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
58
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Intermediate
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
Road rash, sore shoulder
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location:
12145-12153 Buckingham Gate Rd, Austin, TX 78748, USA
Lat/Lng:
30.1494621528009, -97.8502491116524
Crash ID:
342
