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Collision with motor vehicle at 4300 11th Ave NW
reported by Dan
Date:
2008-11-03
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
I was heading east on NW 45th. I stopped at intersection on NW 45th and 11th NW. Proceeded through intersection when clear (Burke Gilman trail begins on the opposite side, next to Fred Meyer parking lot). Car coming northbound on 11th NW, failed to stop at the stop sign. In discussion with driver of car, she indicated she didn't see the stop sign and she didn't see me. She hit me in the rear wheel of my bike knocking me down on the pavement. I had almost completely exited the intersection when I was struck. I recall seeing her car when I entered the intersection but it was some ways away from the intersection and I assumed she would stop at the stop sign. Furthermore there was a fair amount of traffic and I had waited my turn and was taking my turn to cross the intersection. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Driver failed to stop at stop sign
Lesson:
Never assume the driver can see you
Lesson:
Bicyclists are invisible until proven otherwise
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
43
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Mountain
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
Fracture to scapula. Bruise on right temple and helmut was fractured in 2 locations near the bruise, presumably the helmut prevented worse injury.
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
Intersection of 11th ave NW and NW 45th street
Location:
4300 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.661445733594, -122.370775938034
Crash ID:
348
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