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Collision with motor vehicle at 170 Mercer St
reported by Renai Mielke
Date:
2008-05-28
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned after passing bike
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
I was riding in the left side bike lane, she went to take a left turn and didn't check her mirrors. She drove into the side of me, knocking me off my bike. This was a hit and run. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Driver unaware of anyone else
Lesson:
Bicyclists are invisible until proven otherwise
Lesson:
Bike lane isn't always the safest place to ride
Explanation:
Had I been in the right hand lane- technically a car lane, this accident would not have been possible.
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Moderate
Additional conditions description:
Full daylight, rush-hour just starting, but traffic still not heavy.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
23
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Intermediate
Bicycle type:
Fixed_gear
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
170 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6245983106192, -122.352912425995
Crash ID:
392
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