Collision with motor vehicle at 1406 N 45th St
reported by Graham
Date: 2010-08-04
Crash type: Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry: Vehicle turned into oncoming bike
Vehicle type: Van, SUV or small truck
Description: No description. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor: Driver not looking for cyclists
Factor: Cyclist not expecting car to turn
Factor: Driver failed to signal turn
Lesson: Always anticipate sudden moves from drivers
Lesson: Always wear a helmet
Conditions
Weather: Clear
Lighting: Daytime
Visibility: Good
Using bike lights: No
Wearing helmet: Yes
Road conditions: Dry
Traffic: Moderate
Cyclist
Cyclist age: 22
Cyclist gender: M
Cyclist experience: Intermediate
Bicycle type: Utility
Injuries: Moderate
Injury description: Scrapes on left knee, left elbow, bruise on left hand, dents on right side of helmet.
Location
Location type: Arterial
Location description: Passing a car on the right when it made a right turn without signal.
Location: 1406 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Lat/Lng: 47.66139334522, -122.34064668417
Crash ID: 425