A suspected DUI driver was arrested after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Palmdale.

On Nov. 1, Palmdale deputies responded to a collision at the intersection of 20th Street East and Avenue R around 4:15 a.m.

The pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart and crossing the street on a red traffic light when the suspect crashed into them, authorities said.

The driver did not stop to check on the victim and continued driving away. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by deputies.

Following an investigation, the suspect, who was driving a light blue 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan, was located in Palmdale.

The suspect was arrested for multiple felony charges and the vehicle was impounded for evidence. Deputies said alcohol was a factor in the deadly crash.

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