A 12-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Los Angeles’ Winnetka neighborhood early Monday has been identified as Louis Powell Jr., officials said.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the boy’s name late Monday night, noting only that he was listed as Caucasian.
Powell was believed to have been walking outside a crosswalk when he was hit on Saticoy Street near Winnetka Avenue around 3 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Authorities said the driver remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence…