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Collision with motor vehicle at 300-398 NE Ravenna Blvd
reported by Jim Swayze
Date:
2010-01-28
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned into passing bike
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
Traffic was lined up at stop sign at 5 way intersection. I was travelling along the right side of the cars, next to Gregg's Cycle when a young driver made an impulsive decision to enter the parking lot just as I pulled along side. I bounced off the car and went down. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Passing on right
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Lesson:
Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Lesson:
Ride slower in hazardous areas
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Additional conditions description:
traffic was backed up at stop sign for 5 way intersection
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
60
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
slight scrape on left elbow and knee
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
300-398 NE Ravenna Blvd, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6796267428647, -122.325307130814
Crash ID:
345
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