Almost crushed by semi-truck

8 Oct, 2019 - 7 years ago - on Northeast 33rd Street

I was on a ride and a semi started backing up in the street to turn into a parking lot. By my error, I didn't think he was going to take up the entire width of the street...all the way to the opposite curb.

I ride a recumbent trike, so I am low to the ground and my bike is just under 31" wide between the back tires.

It became apparent, he never saw me and couldn't see out his side mirror. He came within 8"-10" from completely crushing me with his front tire...a second after I squeezed through, his tire was up against the curb.

Incident location

2563 Northeast 33rd Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, United States

Incident details

Date of incident

08/10/2019 12:55PM

Incident type

Close call

Location of incident

Northeast 33rd Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, United States