WHITTIER (CNS)- A 60-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Whittier, and a woman was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in connection with the death, authorities said Friday.
California Highway Patrol were called just before 11:20 p.m. Thursday to the area of 6506 Whittier Blvd. on reports of the crash and found the man lying in the street, according to a department statement.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
CHP investigators learned that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu fled the scene following the collision and was followed by a witness northbound on Garfield Avenue, where authorities eventually located the vehicle and arrested 35-year- old Lilibeth Cindy Gonzalez.
Events leading up to the collision were under investigation.