'Everyone knew who she was': California community mourns beloved granny killed by cement truck while crossing road
BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA: An 85-year-old woman tragically lost her life after getting hit by a cement truck. Pla Khang, who was a beloved granny and community member was struck by the truck on Monday, May 1, just before 8.45 am at an intersection in Beaumont.
The woman was found injured by Beaumont Police Department officers in the roadway by 6th Street and Highland Springs Avenue upon arrival. According to the department, CalFire declared her dead at the scene. They added that the driver of the vehicle was cooperative and remained at the scene of the collision. No drugs or alcohol are said to be involved in the incident. The investigation into the accident is still ongoing.
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Khang was trying to cross the street
As per CW affiliate KTLA, Khang's family said that she was attempting to cross the street when she was hit by the truck. "She walked everyday, cross the street, ride a bus," Pang Yang, Khang's daughter, told the outlet. "Everyone knew who she was."
A GoFundMe has been set up to cover her funeral expenses. Che Yang, Khang's grandson, paid tribute to his "loving grandmother" in a message shared on the campaign. She was "a selfless individual who never hesitated to help anyone" who also loved the outdoors, gardening and cooking, Yang wrote.
'Her age never stopped her'
"Her age never stopped her from getting her daily walks, she would rather walk than be driven in a Ferrari," added Yang. "She was always so full of light and joy. We will never forget how warm she made all of us feel. We are so heartbroken to have lost such a beautiful soul but we know she is in a better place."
Grandmother dies after being denied food and water
MEAWW previously reported that an old woman died "slowly" from "dehydration and starvation" 28 days after her carers stopped giving her food or water, according to the grieving son of the victim. Four weeks ago, Sarene Taylor, 88, was sent to a hospital in North Wales following a stroke. According to Rob Taylor, the doctors told them there was nothing else they could do and began end-of-life care, withholding fluids and food. The attitude to end-of-life care has to change, according to Taylor, a decorated and well-respected former rural police officer from North Wales. He called it "inhumane" and "heartbreaking" for the family.
