Collision with motor vehicle at 1100-1198 2nd Ave
reported by Mark
Date: 2010-05-13
Crash type: Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry: Vehicle turned into oncoming bike
Vehicle type: Car
Description: I was in bike lane, got cut off and crashed into the rear of the car. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Driver not looking for cyclists
Lesson: Never assume the driver can see you
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Daytime
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: Yes
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Heavy
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 40
Cyclist gender: M
Cyclist experience: Advanced
Bicycle type: Road
Injuries: Moderate
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location description: In the bike lane, got cut off. Went over the rear of the car.
Location: 1100-1198 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Lat/Lng: 47.6058881653009, -122.335783839226
Crash ID: 387
Additional notes
+ (Mark) Driver checked if I was ok, but quickly left the scene when I asked for his info. Got his license but what could I do? Ended up with sore shoulder and hip for a couple of days.