The deadly collision occurred around 4:13 a.m. in the area of 20th Street East and Avenue S, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Palmdale Station.
Palmdale, CA. – A 38-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in Palmdale has been identified as Jeanette Garcia, authorities reported.
The deadly collision occurred around 4:13 a.m. in the area of 20th Street East and Avenue S, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Palmdale Station.
Investigators said the driver of a light blue 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling westbound on Avenue S.
The vehicle struck Garcia, who was pushing a shopping cart across the street.
The driver continued without stopping.
Paramedics responded and pronounced Garcia dead at the scene.
Deputies later located the Grand Marquis and its driver at a residence in Palmdale.
The suspect was arrested on multiple felony charges, and the vehicle was impounded for evidence.
Authorities said alcohol was a factor in the crash
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Palmdale, CA. – A woman in her 30s died after being struck by a car early Saturday morning in Palmdale.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the accident happened around 4:13 a.m. in the area of 20th Street East and Avenue S.
A light blue 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling westbound on Avenue S when it struck a pedestrian who was pushing a shopping cart across the street.
The woman was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
The driver fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.