AUBURN, Wash. — Rachel Givens was 23 years old when a hit-and-run driver struck her crossing a Tacoma street on Oct. 5, 2013, leaving her to die. In the aftermath of the tragedy, her organs saved the lives of five strangers, transforming an unspeakable loss into a legacy of hope that endures a dozen years later.
The case remains unsolved.
Rachel, a two-time Washington state champion athlete who excelled at basketball and soccer, was rushed to the hospital after the collision. Despite paramedics’ efforts, she was declared brain dead…