Collision with pedestrian at 639 Lee Hill Dr
reported by Jim
Date: 2010-05-01
Crash type: Collision with pedestrian
Geometry: Bike ran straight into pedestrian
Description: see 5/4/2010 article in Boulder Camera. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Cyclist took eyes off road/traffic in front
Factor: Cyclist speed
Factor: Cyclist not yielding to pedestrian in cross walk
Lesson: Always wear a helmet
Lesson: Bicyclists are invisible until proven otherwise
Explanation: slow down if pedestrians near cross walk
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Dawn_dusk
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: No
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 55
Cyclist gender: F
Cyclist experience: Intermediate
Bicycle type: Road
Injuries: Life_threatening
Injury description: brain injury requiring surgery
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location description: 5th and Lee Hill Drive
Location: 639 Lee Hill Dr, Boulder, CO 80304, USA
Lat/Lng: 40.0628721527306, -105.288610160351
Crash ID: 384