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Collision with motor vehicle at Burke-Gilman Trail
reported by Aaron Martin
Date:
2010-05-19
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned into crosswalk
Vehicle type:
Van, SUV or small truck
Description:
I was traveling westbound coming across on the Burke-Gilman crossing Meridian Ave N. Car was stopped on N Northlake Way waiting to turn left onto Merifian. Driver indicated he was distracted by child in car and thought it was clear. He proceeded to turn left into me. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Cyclist not making eye contact with driver
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Lesson:
Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Lesson:
Make eye contact with drivers
Conditions
Weather:
Rain + Heavy wind
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Fair
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Wet
Traffic:
Moderate
Additional conditions description:
There were down pours off and on. When I was hit it was just lightly raining. Don't think it contributed to the accident.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
31
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
Road rash.
Location
Location type:
Trail
Location:
Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6469664772854, -122.333922386169
Crash ID:
395
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