FAIRFAX DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man on a sidewalk was struck and killed by a car in the Fairfax District Thursday night. Police say the driver has been arrested.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Melrose and Martel avenues at about 11 p.m.
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Police say 27-year-old Jacob Gralitzer was driving at a high rate of speed when he hit another car attempting to make a turn and veered onto the sidewalk, striking person on the sidewalk.
The victim was identified by police as a man in his 20s.
Roads were temporarily closed as an investigation took place.
Video from the scene showed one vehicle with significant front end damage.
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Gralitzer was taken into custody for gross vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence, police said.
CORRECTION: It earlier reported that the victim was a scooter rider, but police say the man was not on a Bird scooter.