A pedestrian was killed and another was injured Saturday morning in Newport Beach, where the motorist driving the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, authorities said.
The crash occurred at about 2 a.m. Saturday in the area of Newport Boulevard and 24th Street, Newport Beach Police Department PIO Heather Rangel said.
One pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and paramedics rushed another pedestrian to a hospital, Rangel said. That person’s condition was not immediately known.
“The driver remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence,” she said. “The Newport Beach Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team responded and is conducting a comprehensive investigation. This investigation remains ongoing.”