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Collision with motor vehicle at 3430 E Marginal Way S
reported by Bloody Cyclist
Date:
2010-07-23
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle came from side
Vehicle type:
Bus or large truck
Description:
Bike was in southbound bike lane on E Marginal Way S. Articulated bus crossed into bike lane and struck cyclist. Bus was not approaching a right turn or bus stop, nor signaling a lane change. Driver indicated she had not seen bike and that "these buses are really big".
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Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Driver failed to observe bike lane markings
Lesson:
Sometimes it doesn't matter what you do
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Traffic_jam
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
41
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location:
3430 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.5724561446472, -122.339887619019
Crash ID:
421
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