Pedestrian killed in East Los Angeles crash; DUI driver arrested

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, according to police. 

The crash happened at around 7:30 p.m. near Williamson Avenue and Whittier Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

Officers and paramedics arrived at the scene, where the victim was ultimately pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the collision. They have not yet been identified. 

CHP detectives said that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, but that they do not believe it was a hit-and-run.

On Monday, police told CBS Los Angeles that the driver was arrested for alleged DUI following the crash. They haven't yet been identified. 

SkyCal flew over the spot of the crash about three hours after it happened, where CHP officers could be seen scouring the cross streets where it took place. A silver SUV was stopped in the middle of the road, which appeared to be closed to the public as the investigation was underway.