Two women were killed in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Ocala late Saturday.

  • 2 women killed in hit-and-run crash in Ocala
  • Silver pickup truck hit women as they crossed the street
  • Both women were pronounced dead at the scene

Alicha Andino, 39, and Jessie Caldero, 28, were walking across Silver Springs Boulevard in the crosswalk at NE 1st Avenue at about 11:34 p.m., police said.

Both women were hit by a silver Nissan pickup truck that was traveling at "a high rate of speed," police said.

Andino and Caldero were pronounced dead at the scene.

After hitting the women, the pickup truck continued traveling westbound.  

The pickup truck was later found unoccupied at the intersection of E SR-40 and North U.S. 441.

Both women worked at a Walmart in Ocala.

"We are deeply saddened by the deaths of two of our associates," a Walmart spokeswoman said in a statement. "Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Alicha and Jessie."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ocala Police Department at 352-369-7000.