NORWALK, Calif. (KABC) — 4 individuals have been killed in a fiery crash in a single day on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk.
It occurred simply earlier than 1 a.m. Sunday alongside the southbound lanes, simply north of Rosecrans.
In line with California Freeway Patrol spokesperson Ofc. Zachary Salazar, 26-year-old Iris Salmeron of Bellflower, who was believed to be inebriated, crashed right into a Nissan that was stalled on the freeway.
The motive force of the Nissan had simply been concerned in a separate crash with a CHP automobile moments earlier than, Salazar stated.
The Nissan caught hearth after being hit by the Kia, killing all 4 individuals inside.
Salmeron and a passenger have been rushed to the hospital with main accidents, in accordance with Salazar.
Authorities stated Salmeron was arrested and can be booked for a number of felony crimes, together with DUI inflicting harm and DUI inflicting harm with a BAC of 0.08% or increased.
“This can be very unlucky,” stated Salazar. “It’s tragic. It is devastating to the victims’ households. It is a tough state of affairs to should undergo, to analyze, and our officers are working diligently to analyze this to the very best of their potential. Finally, that is preventable.”
All southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway have since reopened.
The crash stays underneath investigation.
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