2 killed and 2 injured in hit-and-run crash in Palm Bay

A crash in Palm Bay, Florida resulted in killing of two people and injured two others.

The Palm Bay Police Department said that a white vehicle was turning into the Publix plaza at 4711 Babcock Street when it was struck by a vehicle heading northbound on Babcock Street.

According to witnesses, a dark blue Chrysler 300 and a black vehicle were racing when the crash took place.

Witnesses said the dark blue Chrysler 300 escaped from the scene dragging its front bumper and was last seen traveling north on Babcock Street from Palm Bay Road.

The two injured people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The two killed in the crash were sisters. Their daughters say they were driving to get groceries.

The route was closed due to investigation.