Update: The victim is a 25-year-old woman. Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to please call (206)684-8923 and ask to speak with an officer.
Earlier: A car hit a railing along 15th Ave. early this morning, killing one person, said Seattle Police. The accident happened just south of Ballard Bridge near W. Emerson St., in Interbay.
Police and fire crews responded just after 1 a.m. Emerson was closed for several hours.