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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
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