Solo crash at 7215 Sand Point Way NE
reported by Amy LaZerte
Date: 2010-07-09
Crash type: Solo crash
Geometry: Bike lost stability and crashed
Description: Was taking a swing out of my water bottle, not paying close enought condition to the road conditions, and hit a large pot hole. Lots of bumps, bruises and scrapes, but no serious injuries. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Cyclist took eyes off road/traffic in front
Factor: Road quality poor
Lesson: Wear padded bike gloves
Lesson: Pay more attention to road surface
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Daytime
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: No
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 28
Cyclist gender: F
Cyclist experience: Intermediate
Bicycle type: Mountain
Injuries: Moderate
Location
Location type: Other
Location description: Large potholes and cracks in the sidewalk. Wasn't paying attention, hit the pothole, went down.
Location: 7215 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
Lat/Lng: 47.681201433845, -122.263230085373
Crash ID: 422