SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two people were killed in a hit-and-run in the Westmont neighborhood of South Los Angeles Tuesday night, authorities said.
The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of W. 95th Street and Normandie Avenue.
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Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle that was seen speeding away from the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
One person died at the scene, while the other pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, and later died.
The suspect vehicle was described as a silver pickup truck, and its license plate was left on the street. Authorities are hoping the license plate number will lead them to the driver.
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CHP is investigating the incident.
The identity of the victims has not been released.
