SPOKANE, Wash. — The woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Spokane has been identified.
The Spokane County Medical Examiner said 78-year-old Janet Mann died from blunt force injuries on Tuesday. The medical examiner said the manner of Mann's death was an accident.
The Mann family released the following statement to KREM 2 Thursday afternoon:
"Janet Mann was all about relationships. She worked intentionally to create, nurture, and enjoy the many people in her life. She loved deeply and authentically: She adored her loving husband of 56 years, her 3 children and their spouses, her 4 grandchildren, and her large and varied community of dear friends. She was humble, compassionate, and kind. 78 years young, Janet would have been horrified to be called elderly; she skied in the winter, biked in the summer, and loved to hike. Well-known as a passionate advocate for children and parents, she leaves a lasting legacy in the field of attachment theory. Most of all, she made every day better for anyone lucky enough to be around her. We are devastated by the loss of her and grateful she was ours."
On Tuesday the Spokane Police Department said they found a woman on the road who appeared unconscious near Browne and Main Tuesday afternoon.
SPD said the Major Crimes Unit has not found the car involved yet. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233. Reference 2024-20113779.
Janet Mann
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