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