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Collision with motor vehicle at SW Bertha Blvd
reported by Jane
Date:
2009-05-19
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Bike struck car - rear passenger-side
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
Was in bike lane on Bertha Blvd approaching a red light - traffic in lane next to me was stopped - I was in full motion. Driver in one of the stopped vehicle waved a driver to turn left (across stopped oncoming lane and across my bike lane into a parking lot). Driver made the turn, did not see me quickly approaching. I struck the rear portion of the passenger side of the car - minor dent on car. My bike was relatively unscathed - bent front basket only! I was hurt only a lttle - just some sore extremities and shaken-up. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Factor:
Cyclist speed
Lesson:
Never assume the driver can see you
Lesson:
Slow down before intersections
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Heavy
Additional conditions description:
Traffic stopped for red light - car allowed another driver to turn left across stopped traffic lane into parking lot - I struck car as it turned into my bike lane to get to parking lot
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
34
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Mountain
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
sore shoulder and elbow
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location:
1332-1340 SW Bertha Blvd, Portland, OR 97219, USA
Lat/Lng:
45.4707158087826, -122.692869007587
Crash ID:
405
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