Child struck and killed by suspected DUI driver in Winnetka

Child struck, killed by suspected DUI driver

The 12-year-old boy was walking outside a crosswalk in Winnetka when he was hit, police said.

LOS ANGELES - A 12-year-old boy died early Monday morning after being struck by a driver suspected of driving under the influence in the San Fernando Valley, according to police.

What we know:

The incident happened around 4:49 a.m. at the intersection of Saticoy Street and Winnetka Avenue in Los Angeles' Winnetka neighborhood. 

According to police, the boy was crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk when the vehicle struck him. 

The driver remained at the scene following the crash and was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, officials said.

The victim was identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office as Louis Powell Jr. 

What we don't know:

Authorities are investigating the circumstances regarding the timing of the accident, questioning why the child was out of the house at that hour.

What's next:

The investigation is ongoing.