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Solo crash at 3500-3598 Elm St
reported by Jack Myers
Date:
2009-11-21
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
The bike tires got stuck in the DART tracks and the bike fell sideways. The tracks are not perpendicular to the road and difficult for even the most expert riders. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Train tracks are not perpendicular
Lesson:
Get off of the bicycle and walk it.
Lesson:
Swerve to hit tracks perpendicular if no traffic
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
26
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Utility
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
The railroad tracks are not perpendicular to roadway. Tires were caught in the tracks.
Location:
3500-3598 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
Lat/Lng:
32.7863296069682, -96.7754050791427
Crash ID:
375
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