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Collision with motor vehicle at 5772-5798 Lake Washington Blvd NE
reported by Diane M. Timmons
Date:
2010-05-08
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type:
Van, SUV or small truck
Description:
Cyclist (me) was riding in the bike lane along Lake Washington Blvd, Saturday May 8, 2010 @ approximately 5:15 pm. A 2008 Mercedes SUV made a right hand turn, saying they did not see me, impacting my front wheel immediately. A witness says, I flew out of my cycling shoes and did a summersault in the air before landing. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
The driver says he didn't see the cyclist.
Factor:
The driver failed to yield right of way to cyclist
Lesson:
Always wear a helmet-it's the law & common sense.
Lesson:
Know where you're spending eternity-Acts16:31;
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Additional conditions description:
Beautiful spring conditions, sunny with much blue sky.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
60
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Intermediate
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
Concussion, strained Adductor, strained shoulder/rotator cuff, bone bruise on rt elbow,
large and heavily bruised right hip, bruised rt knee,
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
Kirkland Police report said Lake Washington Blvd/BN:5700
Location:
5772-5798 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6594531318597, -122.206174135208
Crash ID:
385
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