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Solo crash at 2494-2564 10th Ave E
reported by Casey
Date:
2010-03-26
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Hit a pothole
Description:
I was riding north on 10th Ave E. It was around 9:30 pm. It was pretty well lit. There is a large section on 10th Ave E just before it crosses over 520 that has a cluster of deep potholes, cracks and ruptured pavement. As my back tire hit one of the potholes, my bike flipped upwards and I could hear my back tire hissing as my head and left side of my body slammed into the ground. It is a bit fuzzy after that. I was lucky that a number of cars had stopped and blocked the road so I didn't get run over. At least seven people stopped, collected my stuff, assisted and someone drove my bike to my apartment. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Pothile
Lesson:
Helmets save lives!
Lesson:
Ride slower in hazardous areas
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Night
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
31
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Mountain
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
I broke my helmet and had a serious concussion in addition to bruises and whiplash.
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
I was riding North down 10th Ave and just before it crosses over 520, there is a large section of the road with a cluster of potholes and cracked pavement.
Location:
2494-2564 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6423367490753, -122.320050001144
Crash ID:
382
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