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Solo crash at 1178-1198 NW 45th St
reported by Theresa Haynie
Date:
2010-08-29
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
Rider rode into the rut adjacent to the rail and was unable to recover, and was pitched over onto her left side. Caught herself with her left hand, breaking said wrist. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Cyclist not expecting obstructed roadway
Conditions
Weather:
Clear
Lighting:
Daytime
Visibility:
Good
Using bike lights:
No
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Dry
Traffic:
Light
Additional conditions description:
Got tire caught in the secondary railroad track in the road.
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
55
Cyclist gender:
F
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Serious
Injury description:
Dislocated and broken left wrist (both bones) and ulna fracture.
Location
Location type:
Secondary
Location description:
Railroad tracks on 45th Ave in Ballard (the lost link of the Burke Gilman Trail).
Location:
1178-1198 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.66146018555, -122.37345546484
Crash ID:
433
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