Authorities continue to search for a driver who allegedly plowed into two pedestrians in Pico Rivera late Sunday night, killing one of them, and then fled the scene.
The crash occurred around 11:20 p.m. near the intersection of Rooks and Rose Hills roads, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Two women were walking southbound on the curb of Rooks Road when they were struck by a vehicle traveling in the same direction. The driver took off, continuing south and out of view, officials said.
Los Angeles County firefighters responded and provided life-saving measures, but one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Coroner identified her as Yesenia Sanchez, 36, of Los Angeles.
The other victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
No further details about the incident, including information about the suspect vehicle, were released.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Pico Rivera sheriff’s station at 562-949-2421.
