Family and friends remember Lilli Moreno — City leaders quiet so far about E Pine intersection where she was hit and killed
The woman hit and killed by a driver while crossing E Pine last week is being remembered as “a 27-year-old beauty with backbone, big emotions and strong opinions.” Meanwhile, a community fundraiser has been launched to support her family through the tragedy.
Lilliana Moreno was walking with a friend Monday night when police say a Prius driver turning right westbound onto E Pine at Bellevue struck and killed her. The Seattle Police Department says the driver was evaluated for drug and alcohol use and showed no signs of impairment.
A memorial of notes and flowers to “Lilli” grew at the intersection in the days following her death but public officials including District 3 Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth have not yet responded to CHS’s inquiries about the deadly crash. The Seattle Department of Transportation says it will have more to say about Moreno’s death and the intersection soon.
More than a decade ago, Pine at Bellevue was identified as one of the most dangerous crossings for pedestrians along E Pine. Pike and Pine have been reconfigured in the years since. Last year, the city completed an overhaul that included transitioning portions of Pike and Pine to new one-way configurations.
Moreno’s family and friends are remembering their loved one with memories of her young life including times of friendship and working on Capitol Hill:
Lilliana was at just at the beginning of adult life, a 27-year-old beauty with backbone, big emotions and strong opinions who insisted on being comfortable, cute, and well-fed. She was deeply empathetic, hardworking, funny and thoughtful, an incredible friend, sister, daughter, niece, cousin, auntie, and coworker.
“Our girl Lilli was a multi-talented creator, an artist from the very start, whose gifts shone through in countless beautiful works. Her inspiration came from all the adorable, the weird, and the wonderful things life has to offer,” they write. “She transformed these influences into paintings, collage, clothing, sculpture, and crafts leaving a legacy for those lucky enough to experience her work.”
Her family says a memorial service to celebrate her life will be scheduled at a later date.
Meanwhile, thousands have been raised to help support Moreno’s family. You can give here.
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