In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the Beacon Hill community, a 38-year-old bicyclist, affectionately known as Allie, was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning. The collision occurred just after midnight at the intersection of Beacon Avenue South and South Stevens Street. Following the impact, the driver fled the scene, leaving Allie unresponsive in the roadway.
Emergency responders from the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department arrived promptly, attempting life-saving measures on Allie. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, casting a pall over the local community. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Allie was in the process of crossing Beacon Avenue when they were struck by a southbound vehicle.
As police launched an investigation, they cordoned off the area with yellow tape, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. So far, no description of the vehicle or the driver has been released. Witnesses reported seeing Allie biking across the intersection when the collision occurred, a detail that highlights the ongoing concerns regarding cyclist safety in urban areas…