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Hit-and-run suspect out of jail after killing mother, injuring son near Dockweiler State Beach
A suspected hit-and-run driver is out of jail after he is accused of killing a young mother and injured her 3-year-old son.
LOS ANGELES - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run collision that killed a young mother and injured her 3-year-old son.
Police arrested Darwin Jamal Dantzler, of Inglewood, Wednesday morning. According to LAPD, Dantzler is out on bail.
On Saturday, 33-year-old Wendy Galdamez Palma and her family were visiting Dockweiler State Beach for a bonfire. She and her son crossed the street to get to her car when an approaching vehicle struck them.
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The vehicle drove off from the scene.
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Wendy was pronounced dead at the scene, her 3-year-old son suffered minor injuries.
Her family says Wendy was hit while cradling her son. They are devastated knowing this young mother died trying to protect her son.
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family during their difficult time.
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