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Collision with motor vehicle at 962-998 Valley St
reported by Joel
Date:
2010-05-11
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Bike T-boned Car when it pulled onto bike path
Vehicle type:
Van, SUV or small truck
Description:
Car stopped coming out of parking lot at a red light, then suddenly pulled forward onto bike path to take a free right. Bike t-boned car. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Driver failed to stop for red light
Factor:
Driver unaware of anyone else
Lesson:
Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Lesson:
Bicyclists are invisible until proven otherwise
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
37
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Expert
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
Laceration on hand from car's broken antenna.
Location
Location type:
Driveway
Location:
962-998 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6259541201028, -122.337167859077
Crash ID:
398
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