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Collision with motor vehicle at 11 Mercer St
reported by Renai Mielke
Date:
2008-06-12
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type:
Van, SUV or small truck
Description:
I was riding in the right of two lanes. The vehicle passed me in an intersection, while still in my lane, then quickly cut right back in front of me. Then braked immediately after passing me, resulting in me swerving, and crashing into the right hand side of their vehicle. The passenger rolled down her window and yelled at me for not being on the sidewalk and told me it was my fault that I had hit their car. They drove away. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting obstructed roadway
Factor:
Busy road
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Impatient driver
Lesson:
Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Lesson:
Drivers can be jerks
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Heavy
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
23
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Intermediate
Bicycle type:
Fixed_gear
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
Badly bruised knees, water on knee for several months.
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
Corner of Mercer and Queen Anne, right by the Pagliacci
Location:
11 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6245711940708, -122.356632649899
Crash ID:
393
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