Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement, encouraging anyone with information to reach out to the Seattle Police Department (SPD) Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923.

“I was so sad to hear about the death of a cyclist due to a hit-and-run on Beacon Avenue. Allie was a beloved community member, and an avid biker and advocate for safer transit and streets in Seattle. My sincerest condolences to their family and friends. I know words of condolence are hollow if we don’t take action to prevent the next tragedy.

“Thank you to the neighbors who held a vigil Sunday night, raising the visibility of this tragic crime. Thankfully, the vigil resulted in a nearby business coming forward to share potentially helpful video footage with SPD. I ask anyone else with information on this tragic incident or video of the area near Beacon Ave. and S Stevens St., from late Saturday into Sunday morning, to please contact SPD’s Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923.

“According to recent safety surveys, traffic safety is now the #1 public safety concern. Too many neighbors are being seriously injured or killed on our streets. From MLK and Rainier Ave to Beacon Ave, south Seattle has some of the city’s most dangerous streets. We must continue to make progress on the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Vision Zero program, including education, enforcement, and road design changes to make our streets safer. I will be requesting an update from SDOT on progress towards Vision Zero in 2025, in particular for south Seattle residents.

“To my friends and neighbors who drive, please slow down and pay close attention. Whatever you may be rushing to get to is not worth endangering the lives of others.“Traffic safety is public safety. We must treat injuries and deaths from vehicles as seriously as any other threat to public health, such as gun violence. Let’s do everything we can to prevent deaths like this weekend’s hit-and-run; for Allie, and for all residents in Seattle.”

Background

More information about the incident can be found online on the Seattle Police Department (SPD) Blotter. See more about SDOT’s Vision Zero program.

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