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Collision with motor vehicle at 4101 Beethoven St
reported by hulasboy
Date:
2010-04-16
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type:
Van, SUV or small truck
Description:
I was part way across the intersection when the car came speeding from the right. she slowed down as she approached the stop sign, I thought she was going to stop and so continued on my path. after (I assume) seeing that there were no cars waiting at the stop sign, she hit the gas and gunned it through, t-boning me and sending me over the hood. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver speeding
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Driver failed to stop at stop sign
Factor:
Driver unaware of anyone else
Lesson:
Always wear a helmet
Lesson:
Don't assume drivers will stop at signs/crosswalks
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
No
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
driver was speeding, ran stop sign and t-boned me, then lied on the police report.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
40
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Utility
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
head hit pavement hard, split forehead, 7 stitches plus crazy glue. lots of scrapes and cuts.
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
4101 Beethoven St, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Lat/Lng:
33.9936597960378, -118.436452746391
Crash ID:
380
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