Collision with motor vehicle at 5809 24th Ave NW
reported by Joel
Date: 2010-05-13
Crash type: Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry: Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type: Van, SUV or small truck
Description: While traveling Southbound on 24th I anticipated a crosswalk light. This enraged a motorist traveling in the same direction and he attempted to run me into the parked cars which resulted in me wrecking in the lane of traffic after I over-corrected and cut behind him. He was arrested after several witness statements to the police. However he received no traffic citation, and was not fully booked into jail. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Minvan Road Rage
Factor: Attempted Murder
Factor: Miserable Life
Lesson: The Law is on the Side of the Drivers
Lesson: Cyclists are Second Class Citizens
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Daytime
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: No
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Heavy
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 37
Cyclist gender: M
Cyclist experience: Expert
Bicycle type: Road
Injuries: Moderate
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location: 5809 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng: 47.6715123581005, -122.387598752975
Crash ID: 399