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Solo crash at 11657-11899 Lake Washington Blvd SE
reported by KMain
Date:
2010-07-04
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike ran into object
Description:
Northbound cyclist negotiating S-curves of Lake Washington Bike trail underneath railroad trestle. Braking and steering affected by uneven pavement hits wooden fence on left and crashes to ground. Unwitnessed. Velocity uncertain, but approx 10mph guestimate. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Cyclist unfamiliar w/ tight S-turns of trail
Factor:
Uneven damaged pavement at narrowest point of turn
Factor:
Raised wood striations on fence enhanced wounding
Factor:
Trunk weight may have affected maneuverability
Lesson:
Keep speed low thru unfamiliar narrow trail turns
Lesson:
Improve signage of road hazard at hi-risk section
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
damaged pavement -marked for repair
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
58
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Intermediate
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
6 broken ribs, broken scapula (shoulder blade),
Location
Location type:
Trail
Location:
11657-11899 Lake Washington Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.5692277688495, -122.180719971657
Crash ID:
411
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