Man arrested after 2 killed in hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man was arrested after two people were killed in a hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles Monday morning.

The collision involving two vehicles happened around 5:11 a.m. at 66th Street and Vermont Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Authorities said a dark-colored SUV was heading south on Vermont when it ran a red light and hit a car that was traveling east on 66th Street.

Sgt. Gabriel Nily said they believe one person was ejected from the car that was hit. The two victims, who have not been identified, died at the scene.

The suspect fled the scene on foot after the deadly crash, but was later taken into custody.

Police say the victims may have been heading to work because they had their lunches in the vehicle. Some neighbors said one of the victims appeared to be pregnant.

Police say the coroner will have to determine if she was pregnant.