2 women killed in hit-and-run crash while crossing Ocala road, police say

OCALA, Fla. — Ocala police are seeking the driver of a silver truck they say hit and killed two pedestrians Saturday night.

According to police, Alicha Andino, 39, and Jessie Caldero, 28, were crossing East State Road 40 in the crosswalk at Northeast First Avenue around 11:30 p.m. when a speeding silver truck ran them over.

Andino and Caldero died at the scene after being struck while crossing the westbound lanes, police said.

Police found the silver truck, a 2014 Nissan, unoccupied at the corner of East State Road 40 and North U.S. 441.

Police said the driver continued west on State Road 40 before abandoning the vehicle.

A traffic homicide investigator is investigating the crash, police said.

Officials with Walmart said both women were employees of the company, having started there within the last two years.

"We are deeply saddened by the deaths of two of our associates. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of Alicha and Jessie," said Michelle Malashock, a Walmart spokeswoman.

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