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Collision with motor vehicle at Interurban Trail
reported by M
Date:
2008-04-27
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
cyclist was in middle of crosswalk - 3 of 4 lanes had stopped cars; car appeared in previously vacant 4th/inside lane, speeding and overtaking/passing all stopped cars/crashed right into cyclist. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver speeding
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Driver not looking at road
Lesson:
Get/increase PIP & UIM cov. on your auto policy
Explanation:
driver was convicted: reckless driving and reckless endangerment, no other consequences but cyclist medical bills, and injuries continue.
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
cyclists on Interurban trail using crosswalk
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
55
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
concussion, crush injuries, deep lacerations to legs, knees, elbow
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
Interurban Trail, Auburn, WA 98001, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.2958328004326, -122.239707112312
Crash ID:
378
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