A short, sad news brief from Vancouver, Washington: A woman was killed this afternoon when a C-Tran bus turning a corner struck her as she crossed the street.

It’s unclear so far whether the woman had the walk signal, or whether the bus driver was under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

In 2010, a similar TriMet crash that killed two pedestrians led to a safety overhaul at TriMet.

Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.