Loving grandmother, 85, is killed after being hit by a cement truck

An elderly California woman died after being hit by a cement truck as she was crossing a street in her local neighborhood.

Pla Khang, 85, was hit by the vehicle at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the intersection of 6th Street and Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont, according to KTLA.

According to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD), officers found the woman injured on the road upon arrival.

She was pronounced dead at the scene by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), which also responded to the emergency call.

There appears to be no motive behind the incident, the truck driver remained at the scene of the collision after officers arrived and cooperated fully with the investigation.

Google Street View: The intersection of 6th Street and Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont where Pla Khang was hit and killed by a cement truck

Khang’s family – who hails from Riverside County – has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral costs.

The retiree’s grandson, Che Yang, paid tribute to his “loving grandmother” in a post on the campaign’s web page.

He described her as “a selfless person who never hesitated to help anyone,” who also enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and cooking, Yang wrote.

Her daughter, Pang Yang, told the outlet that “everyone knew who she was,” as she “crossed the street every day.”

“Her age has never stopped her from taking her daily walks, she prefers walking to being driven in a Ferrari,” added Yang.

“She was always so full of light and joy. We will never forget how warm she made us all feel. We are so heartbroken to have lost such a beautiful soul, but we know she is in a better place.”

The family added on the GoFundMe page, “Wherever she went, her beautiful smile and contagious laugh always lit up a room.

“She loved the outdoors, gardening, her chickens, and most of all cooking! We’ll never forget how warm she made us all feel.’