A community activist and minister   died on Christmas Eve after being hit by a car in South Los Angeles. Her family and friends are mourning her loss.

Leaving the scene, the driver

Witnesses claim Trina Newman, 61, was struck by a car as she stepped off the sidewalk to get into her car on Saturday around 3:30 p.m. while delivering gifts to nearby children at a community center on Broadway near 88th Street.

On the spot, Newman was identified as deceased.

Police set up a crime scene perimeter on Broadway as family members made an effort to comfort one another.

Police did not provide a description of the vehicle. Family members hope security cameras in the area will help bring the driver to justice.

“She helped everybody she gave back to the community in every way she could. She’s

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