Solo crash at 1351-1397 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
reported by Jessica
Date: 2009-06-03
Crash type: Solo crash
Geometry: Bike lost stability and crashed
Description: Merging from south bound bike sharrow on MLK Way into left of lane to make left turn for I-90 tunnel. Front wheel caught in groove (or seam) of payment (where concrete slabs meet). Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Road quality poor
Lesson: Be aware of cracks in pavement parrell to tire
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Daytime
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: Yes
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 28
Cyclist gender: F
Cyclist experience: Advanced
Bicycle type: Road
Injuries: Serious
Injury description: bruised ribs, injured shoulder, cuts, bruises
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location: 1351-1397 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
Lat/Lng: 47.5909249969564, -122.297550290823
Crash ID: 412