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Collision with motor vehicle at 200 University St
reported by Debbie Bull
Date:
2010-07-16
Crash type:
Collision with motor vehicle
Geometry:
Vehicle turned after passing bike
Vehicle type:
Car
Description:
I had trouble with my gears, I downshifted going downhill when I meant to shift up. I was traveling not too terribly fast going downhill as I was braking trying to get my gearing figured out. When I did, then I accelerated. The car that had just passed me slowed and turned left in front of me. I hit the driver's side of the car. She finished the turn then pulled over and got out to make sure I was okay. I was, and the bike seemed to be/seems to be.
We exchanged phone numbers, but I wished I'd gotten her license plate and seen her driver's license. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Driver failed to yield right of way
Factor:
Steep hill
Factor:
Driver not look
Lesson:
Always get a police report
Lesson:
Never assume the driver can see you
Explanation:
I took what would be an ideal route for me to use to commute to work, only if drivers learn to watch for bikes. Even though I was in the bike lane, a driver who passed me did not see me.
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
43
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Beginner
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Injury description:
major scrape on right elbow, bruising all over the right side
Location
Location type:
Arterial
Location description:
On my morning commute to work, on 2nd Ave Southbound I was in the bike lane on the left side of the road. A car passed me and turned left in front of me and I crashed into her. The driver "didn't see me".
Location:
200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6073601955223, -122.337065935135
Crash ID:
426
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