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Solo crash at 500-514 S Jackson St
reported by Sam Alexander
Date:
2010-06-02
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
Crossed minor (looking) crack in pavement; low angle of crossing caused front wheel to skid. Dramatic fall according to onlookers, but damage was minor. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Poor road condition
Factor:
Too shallow crossing angle by rider
Lesson:
Always cross cracks in the road at 90 degrees
Lesson:
Wear helmet always
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
65
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
500-514 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.5991984053696, -122.327093482018
Crash ID:
402
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