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