39-Year-Old Woman Hit & Killed by Vehicle in Laguna Beach 

The woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Laguna Beach has been identified as Xueyuan Zhang, 39.

At around 2:47 a.m., the incident occurred on Pacific Coast Highway.

The crash took place on Saturday, January 28th. 

Zhang was found lying outside of a nearby crosswalk and sadly died at the scene. 

The involved driver was fully cooperative with authorities at the scene. 

An active investigation remains underway. 

California has the highest pedestrian fatality rate which is 25% higher than the national average. 

Due to the vulnerability that pedestrians face on the road, it is important that they take the proper precaution. Below are some tips: 

• Avoid distractions (headphones, use of cell phone)
• Be aware of your surroundings 
• Adhere to all traffic laws & signals 
• Always use the crosswalk 

If you or a loved one has fallen victim to a pedestrian crash, contact Avian Law Group today. You can reach our firm at (888) 231-3513.