Solo crash at 4800-4898 14th Ave NW
reported by Danielle
Date: 2010-05-30
Crash type: Solo crash
Geometry: Bike lost stability and crashed
Description: Front wheel of bike got stuck in railroad track. The track crosses the road, which makes it necessary for a biker to cross the tracks. It was slippery and my tire just got stuck in the railroad rut, which sent me flying, my hip crashing into my handlebars. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Slippery pavement
Factor: Railroad tracks
Lesson: Go slowly over railroad tracks
Conditions
Weather: Rain
Lighting: Dawn_dusk
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: No
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Wet
Traffic: Light
Additional conditions description: Railroad that crosses through 14th St.
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 24
Cyclist gender: F
Cyclist experience: Intermediate
Bicycle type: Road
Injuries: Moderate
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location: 4800-4898 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng: 47.663736318683, -122.373490333557
Crash ID: 396