Originally Posted by
CW Zing
It’s been two years next month since I’ve commuted by bike. May 2015 was not the greatest month, endo-ing the bike and separating my clavicle due to a poorly and carelessly attached ancient Jandd pannier. The pavement really wanted to meet my left shoulder that day... my helmeted head didn't even graze, skid, or otherwise touch the cement, so there's that to be thankful for.
Welcome back! I'm interested in hearing how the pannier caused a crash. I had a similar situation happen a year ago with a front fender stay that got loose, strayed, and got caught in the knobby tire side treads, seizing the bike's momentum completely and sending me over the bar. Similar injury to yours.