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Solo crash at Burke Gilman Trail
reported by Lisa Dunnwald
Date:
2009-11-14
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Trail conditions
Description:
Clear, cold sunny morning (8 a.m.) I had crossed the S-shaped tracks ~45 min earlier westbound and was now heading home eastbound. Frost on the rubber mat or railroad tracks caused my bike to quickly slide out from under me. I went down on my left side and my head slammed against the pavement. There was nothing I could have done to avoid this crash. I have crossed this set of tracks for over 10+ years without incident. I can now attest, with many others, that in certain weather conditions, this track crossing is extremely hazardous and alternate routes should be considered. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Frost_condensation not visible to the eye
Lesson:
Stay off the bike if temps are near freezing level
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Dawn_dusk
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
clear and cold
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
43
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Expert
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
4 cm full thickness lip laceration, deeply bruised left wrist, bloody nose, head/pavement contact, cracked helmet
Location
Location type:
Trail
Location description:
S-shaped railroad track crossing with rubber mats on either side on the Burke Gilman Trail
Location:
Burke Gilman Trail, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6580349600954, -122.365030646324
Crash ID:
370
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