Woman killed in Palmdale hit-and-run crash identified

PALMDALE, CA (November 6, 2025) — A 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a hit-and-run sedan in Palmdale, authorities confirmed. The fatal crash occurred around 4:13 a.m. near 20th Street East and Avenue S.

According to a watch commander from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Palmdale Station, the driver of a light-blue 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling westbound on Avenue S in the left lane when the woman, who was pushing a shopping cart across the street, was hit.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead at the location. She was later identified as 38-year-old Jeanette Garcia.

Deputies located the Mercury at a Palmdale address and arrested the driver on suspicion of multiple felony charges. Officials said alcohol was a factor in the crash, and the vehicle was impounded as evidence.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ms. Garcia during this difficult time.

In California, victims of negligent drivers may pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Families who lose a loved one may also seek wrongful death damages.

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