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Collision with pedestrian at 1527-1599 New Hampshire Ave NW
reported by Farr
Date:
2009-08-18
Crash type:
Collision with pedestrian
Geometry:
Pedestrian crossed into path of bike
Description:
I was coming out of Dupont Circle. Pedestrian crossed against his light. He froze in the middle of the crosswalk, I couldn't swerve because there was a car to my left and hit him at his hip. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Should have rung my bell.
Lesson:
Don't assume pedestrians will stop for crosswalks.
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
27
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Mountain
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
Left elbow sprain.
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
Leaving the north side of Dupont Circle onto New Hampshire Ave, where there are bike lanes.
Location:
1527-1599 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Lat/Lng:
38.9101658720757, -77.0428544282913
Crash ID:
388
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