A pedestrian and his three dogs were killed when they were struck by a vehicle early Thursday in downtown Los Angeles.
The collision was reported around 12:20 a.m., and Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to Fifth and Hill streets in the Pershing Square area, where they learned the victim was walking in a large crosswalk with their dogs when the driver struck them, the LAPD officer said. Lizeth Lomeli told City News Service.
The victim, who Lomeli said was between 25 and 35 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. The dogs also died in the collision.
Police say the man hit multiple cars during the accident.
The driver was arrested at the scene, Lomeli said.
According to CBS 2, police said the driver was determined to be under the influence of an intoxicant.
