Laguna Beach, CA – 46-Year-Old Woman Killed After Fatal Pedestrian Collision on El Toro Road Following Earlier Hit-and-Run in Rancho Mission Viejo

Laguna Beach, CA (October 08, 2025) – A 46-year-old woman died Wednesday evening after being struck while walking on El Toro Road in Laguna Beach, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD). The incident occurred just south of the 73 Toll Road overpass near 7 p.m.

Officers responding to the scene found the woman injured and immediately transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The woman has not been publicly identified.

Further investigation revealed the woman was previously involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier the same day while driving a U-Haul truck in Rancho Mission Viejo. The LBPD stated the woman fled the scene and parked the truck perpendicular to the roadway, blocking the outbound lane of El Toro Road.

She exited the vehicle and began walking on El Toro Road as bystanders tried to move the U-Haul out of the way. At that point, she was struck by another vehicle. The driver of the car remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to have contributed to the collision.

The investigation into both incidents is ongoing. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact LBPD detectives.

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