It happened Wednesday just after 10:30 pm on Valentine Avenue near Floradora Avenue.
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Officers say the driver hit 33-year-old Rochelle Rodriguez while she was walking in the street and then drove off.
Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the suspect may have been driving a GMC Sierra pickup truck between the years 1999 to 2007. The truck was dark-colored, had tinted headlight lenses, and may have damage to the vehicle. Witnesses said the truck might be lifted.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the California Highway Patrol.
The crash is still under investigation.