Lexi and Lexandra Huerta Perez, 13, were knocked down and killed with their friend Andrea Gonzalez on Friday
Twin girls who were killed in a Halloween hit-and-run while they were out trick or treating, have been named.
Lexi and Lexandra Huerta Perez, 13, were knocked down and killed with their friend Andrea Gonzalez on Friday.
The suspects fled the scene before abandoning the Honda CRV about a quarter of a mile away in the parking lot of a Big Lots store. Police were led to the vehicle by a driver who followed the suspects.
Officers are searching for two males who are thought to be the Honda’s driver and passenger, which they believe may be stolen.
Following the carnage, in Santa Ana, California, dozens of people, many still in Halloween costumes gathered at the police cordon, where the girl’s body’s had been concealed under a red tent.
The twin girl's grief-stricken mother Cynthia Huerta told CBS News: "It's not fair, it’s not fair. He's free and I'm without my daughters.
"I can't find the words to describe this intense pain."
A memorial fund has been set up for the youngsters as their family reportedly cannot afford the burial costs.
Lexi Perez dreamed of becoming a vet while sister Alexandra wanted to become teacher, Sky News reports.
Eight-year-old Brittany Evans was out trick-or-treating with her father when the girls were killed.
Speaking to KTLA , She said the twins had protected her from bullies.
She said: “Last time, someone tried to steal one of my things, and then they just backed off them because they were like, kind of tough.”
Her father Jeff Evans described hearing “a big screech, and a scream” when the girls were knocked down.
