Hey all,
I've been commuting the same old four miles to work and back for about the last two years and this Thursday I had my first accident. It happened here:
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&l...b0Q2-Z9Zw-Lsi47myleqqA&cbp=12,177.55,,0,16.47
In rush hour my route is pretty congested in both directions and I was travelling southbound on High Rd, passing stationary traffic on the right, using the space from the empty second lane of northbound traffic. Admitted I was going too fast but for some reason still unknown to me one of the cars I was passing started turning to the right just as I was passing. (possibly trying a turn in the road without signal????) It was too late to brake and I'm not sure what happened but I ended up hitting my left shoulder and the left side of my head on the road surface leaving a cracked helmet and a nice graze on my shoulder. I was also winded as I landed on my rucksack and something (i think my lock) jabbed me in my ribs.
The driver stopped and helped me off the road and was very nice and gave me a lift to the hospital. his driving on the way did concern me a little, and the way he turned round corners made my ribs hurt more! He stayed with me however and offered to get me food and drink.
Outcome of 3hours in A&E was strong painkillers for the bruised/fractured rib and a patch for my nasty shoulder graze.
I have had a quick look over my bike and I cant spot any damage, i think my body took most of the force somehow? I'm going to get my LBS to check the bike as I'm worried the carbon fork could be damaged.
Reading other accident stories should I have taken the guys number? I didnt want to make a fuss at the time as his car wasn't visibly damaged and the guy couldnt car less if it was. As my bike was fine (i hope) i also didnt think it was worth taking his number.
Any advice? Anyone experienced a similar crash?
Dan
I've been commuting the same old four miles to work and back for about the last two years and this Thursday I had my first accident. It happened here:
http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&l...b0Q2-Z9Zw-Lsi47myleqqA&cbp=12,177.55,,0,16.47
In rush hour my route is pretty congested in both directions and I was travelling southbound on High Rd, passing stationary traffic on the right, using the space from the empty second lane of northbound traffic. Admitted I was going too fast but for some reason still unknown to me one of the cars I was passing started turning to the right just as I was passing. (possibly trying a turn in the road without signal????) It was too late to brake and I'm not sure what happened but I ended up hitting my left shoulder and the left side of my head on the road surface leaving a cracked helmet and a nice graze on my shoulder. I was also winded as I landed on my rucksack and something (i think my lock) jabbed me in my ribs.
The driver stopped and helped me off the road and was very nice and gave me a lift to the hospital. his driving on the way did concern me a little, and the way he turned round corners made my ribs hurt more! He stayed with me however and offered to get me food and drink.
Outcome of 3hours in A&E was strong painkillers for the bruised/fractured rib and a patch for my nasty shoulder graze.
I have had a quick look over my bike and I cant spot any damage, i think my body took most of the force somehow? I'm going to get my LBS to check the bike as I'm worried the carbon fork could be damaged.
Reading other accident stories should I have taken the guys number? I didnt want to make a fuss at the time as his car wasn't visibly damaged and the guy couldnt car less if it was. As my bike was fine (i hope) i also didnt think it was worth taking his number.
Any advice? Anyone experienced a similar crash?
Dan