Outpouring of support for family of West Seattle woman hit and killed downtown

Thanks to everyone who has written to let us know about this. A woman hit and killed by a driver downtown this week was a West Seattleite, a mom of two, beloved by many. Adriana Brown was only 36 years old, and described as “a fierce friend, an amazing coach, a brilliant trainer, a supportive co-worker, and a truly authentic person.” That description, and the photo at right, are from the GoFundMe page set up to help her family with immediate needs and to help meet a family goal Ms. Brown had set, a college fund for her daughters. In just a few days, the fund already has received a tremendous response. We have a request out to the fund’s organizer for any more information that can be shared.

ltfd April 28, 2017 (7:20 pm)

RIP Adriana. We were sad when we found out that you died after being transported to Harborview.

My condolences to the Brown family. Such a tragic loss.

Boats April 28, 2017 (8:06 pm)

Oh god this is horrible. Adriana you were a great friend to me many years ago and i never forgot about you. Definitely the most authentic i’ve known. What a gorgeous light you were, and always will be.

Kathy April 29, 2017 (11:39 am)

My heartfelt condolence to Adriana’s family and friends. I am so upset about this tragedy I wrote to SDOT and the Mayor – I believe a couple of things might have saved her life: Leading Pedestrian Interval signal timing and a reduced speed limit for vehicles entering a marked crosswalk. I am not sure how enforceable the latter would be, however, it would raise awareness of drivers to be extra attentive at crosswalks. I understand that SDOT is starting to implement the former at a few intersections. They should have done so long ago, in my opinion. Leading Pedestrian Interval

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