Authorities Monday identified a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run in Gardena while crossing a street with his grandmother.
Officers went to Marine and Budlong Avenues about 10:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the Gardena Police Department.
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The boy, Patrick Chacon of Gardena, died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
"Upon arrival, officers found two pedestrians on the roadway," police said in a statement. "The Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on scene to render aid. One pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The other was pronounced deceased on scene.
"A preliminary investigation revealed an unknown driver was traveling eastbound on Marine Avenue approaching Budlong Avenue," police said. "The driver turned north on Budlong Avenue, colliding with both pedestrians in the crosswalk. The driver then fled the scene."
Details about the extent of the grandmother's injuries have not been released.
A memorial at the intersection corner now included candles, a teddy bear, balloons and flowers.
The fatal collision was one of two reported in Gardena on Sunday. There was a separate collision at 4 a.m. involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard.
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Information on her identity was not immediately available.
Police said a preliminary investigation revealed a female driver was traveling south on Vermont passing the intersection when she struck the pedestrian, who was on Vermont. The motorist remained on the scene and waited for police and fire department personnel to arrive.
Anyone who witnessed either collision was asked to call Investigator Jose Zamudio at 310-217-6189 or Sgt. Daniel Guzzo at 310-217-6122.
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