Collision with motor vehicle at 2100 14th St NW
reported by Jessica
Date: 2010-05-13
Crash type: Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry: Vehicle turned into passing bike
Vehicle type: Car
Description: Was heading south on 14th Street on the right hand side of two lanes of traffic. The car ahead of me pulled out abruptly to make a right hand turn and I wasn't able to stop in time. I crashed into the car and the bike fell on top of me; I landed on the left hand side on the ground. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: No advance warning by vehicle
Factor: Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor: Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor: Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Lesson: Always wear a helmet
Lesson: Bicyclists are invisible until proven otherwise
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Daytime
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: No
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 28
Cyclist gender: F
Cyclist experience: Intermediate
Bicycle type: Road
Injuries: Moderate
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location: 2100 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Lat/Lng: 38.9181507130663, -77.0319780707359
Crash ID: 386