Pedestrian struck and killed in La Habra; driver, suspected of DUI and hit-and-run, is arrested

A motorist was arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving as well as hit-and-run for allegedly striking and killing a woman early Sunday in La Habra.

The death occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. in the area of Harbor Boulevard, south of La Habra Boulevard, the La Habra Police Department reported.

Officers arriving at the scene found the pedestrian still in the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

“La Habra police officers followed evidence from the scene of the collision and located the possible vehicle suspect,” La Habra Police Sgt. Scott Irwin said. “The driver was detained without incident. After an investigation, the driver of the vehicle was arrested,” he said.

La Habra police asked anyone with information about the collision to call them at 562-383-4300.