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