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California mother dead, child hospitalized on the way to school

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A woman has died and a six year old hospitalized after they were hit by a pickup Tuesday.

The truck then slammed into an apartment building.

Witnesses say the woman and child were walking to a nearby school and in the crosswalk when they were hit.

Police say the victims appeared to be a mother and daughter. The driver was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

LA's police chief told commissioners Tuesday there were "early signs the man was impaired."

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