Carson, CA (August 7, 2025) — A deadly early morning hit-and-run left a woman dead on Wednesday in Carson, and authorities are actively searching for the driver responsible.

According to reports, the fatal incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on August 6, 2025, at the intersection of South Santa Fe Avenue and East Del Amo Boulevard. Witnesses told investigators the driver was speeding southbound and, although they briefly slowed, struck the pedestrian with force before fleeing the scene without stopping.

Responders with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived and pronounced the woman dead at the location. Her name has not yet been released, as authorities work to notify next of kin. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has taken over handling identification and post-mortem examination.

Following the collision, the roadway remained hazardous as other vehicles reportedly continued passing through the area at unsafe speeds. The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and has yet to release any details on the suspect vehicle or driver.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is urged to contact the CHP South Los Angeles Area Office.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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