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17-year-old on scooter killed in Long Beach by hit-and-run driver, police say

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LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — A 17-year-old boy on a scooter was killed overnight by an alleged hit-and-run driver in Long Beach.

The deadly crash happened at about 12:40 a.m. Sunday on Orange Street and South Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

According to police, the teen, who was not identified, was on a scooter on the roadway when he was struck by a 2012 Cadillac SRX driving northbound on Orange Avenue, which then fled the scene. Soon after, the female driver crashed into a nearby building located at 6100 Orange Avenue.

The suspect then fled on foot but returned to the scene a short time later and was taken into custody, police said.

The victim received life-saving measures on scene before being rushed to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The driver was identified as 35-year-old Karen Mativa, of Compton. She was booked for driving under the influence, hit-and-run resulting in death or injury, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and assault with a deadly weapon with force, according to authorities. Her bail was set at $130,000.

Police say speed and impaired driving are being investigated as contributing factors in the deadly crash.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Det. Kevin Johansen at (562) 570-7355. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or send tips at www.LACrimeStoppers.org.

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