A people carrier allegedly hit the girls last night as they crossed the road. They were wearing costumes and carrying bags of sweets.
An ambulance was called, but all three girls were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The identity of the girls has not been released as of yet, but police have told reporters that the families of the youngsters are ‘very distraught’.
Chief Carlos Rojas from Santa Ana Police Department in California said: “Here is a night where they were supposed to be celebrating and having a good time, and it ends up in tragedy. It’s a horrible situation.”
The street was busy with children and young families out celebrating Halloween and trick-or-treating.
Officers believe that the driver may have been going at nearly double the speed limit when he hit the girls.
The vehicle reportedly left no skid marks, which suggests that the driver did not even attempt to brake.
The driver did not stop at the scene and police are now seeking help to find the driver of the vehicle.
Police think the car was stolen and- following accounts from witnesses- are looking for two males who they believe were in the car.
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