Officers say a drunk driver was at fault in a fiery crash that killed 4 and injured not less than two on Sunday in Norwalk on the 605 Freeway, in line with the California Freeway Patrol.
California Freeway Patrol Officer Zachary Salazar informed reporters that the lethal crash might have been prevented with higher decision-making.
“It’s solely preventable because of the truth that one of many drivers was driving underneath the affect,” Salazar mentioned, in line with KTLA. “This might have been prevented. … Our hearts exit to the households who’re concerned.”
The driving force suspected of being drunk is accused of crashing right into a stalled car within the southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway close to Rosecrans Avenue round 1 a.m. Sunday, in line with ABC-7 Information. The car that was hit grew to become engulfed in flames, killing all 4 individuals inside.
The driving force suspected of driving drunk and her passenger had been injured within the crash and brought to the hospital, ABC-7 Information reported. Officers plan to arrest the driving force on suspicion of DUI inflicting harm.
All southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway remained closed from Firestone Boulevard to Rosecrans Avenue into Sunday morning because the investigation continued, CHP officers mentioned.
