Yangyang Liu ID'd as Pedestrian Killed in Pasadena Crash at Allen Avenue and San Pasqual Street
Pasadena, California (December 1, 2021) – The woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Pasadena has been identified as Yangyang Liu, 33, of Pasadena, according to authorities.
The crash took place in the area of Allen Avenue and San Pasqual Street at around 11:19 a.m. November 26.
Police said a 2007 BMW 328i was traveling southbound on Allen Avenue when the driver failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection and struck Liu, who was walking across the street.
Woman Killed in Pasadena Pedestrian Crash Identified
Liu was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a 20-year-old Pasadena man, remained at the scene after the accident and cooperated with the investigators. Police said speed is suspected to have played a role in the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
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