Police search for East LA hit-and-run suspect that left a pedestrian dead
The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
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The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
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