Glendale hit-and-run victim identified
Authorities have identified a 24-year-old Glendale woman who was killed by hit-and-run motorist while crossing the street.
Elizabeth Sandoval was struck down at about 9:40 p.m. by a black Mercedes Benz-sedan at Glendale Avenue near Windsor Road, police spokesman John Balian said. The vehicle was traveling at up to 60 mph when it struck Sandoval, and flung her about 75-100 feet. The speed limit at the intersection was 30 mph.
Sandoval was leaving an area convenience store with a friend, Balian said. Witnesses told police they were crossing the street against a red light, though one motorist had stopped for them before Sandoval was struck. Her companion was not injured.
Police believe the Mercedes was being driven by a man, and suffered major front-end damage. Television news footage showed the car’s front grill left at the scene. Anyone knowing more about the case was urged to call police at (818) 548-4818.