Mother and Son Killed in Westlake Pedestrian Accident at Burlington and Wilshire

Alicia Bautista and Elio Bautista Struck and Killed by Car at Burlington Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard in Westlake

Mother and Son Killed in Westlake Pedestrian Accident at Burlington and Wilshire

Westlake, California – Authorities have disclosed the identities of a mother and a son who died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver in the Westlake area of Los Angeles on Sunday evening.

Alicia Bautista, 63, and her son were on a sidewalk at Burlington Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard at around 5:20 p.m. when they were struck by a speeding Cadillac driven by 31-year-old Isaiah Villegas.

32-year-old Elio Bautista was pronounced dead at the accident scene, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Alicia was transported to an area hospital where she died while receiving treatment

Isaiah attempted to flee the scene but was later located and arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.