![[07-20-2025] Four People Killed, Two Severely Injured in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving DUI Driver on 605 Freeway in Norwalk](https://ak1.to//m02Xq.webp)
Four people were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash involving a suspected DUI driver on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk early Sunday morning, July 20, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 1:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway, just north of Rosecrans Avenue.
Authorities said 26-year-old Iris S. of Bellflower, believed to be under the influence of alcohol, was driving a Kia at high speed when she crashed into a Nissan that had stalled in the middle of the freeway after a prior collision with a CHP vehicle.
The impact caused the Nissan to catch fire, killing all four occupants who were trapped inside. Their identities have not yet been released.
Iris S. and her passenger were transported to the hospital with major injuries. The CHP officer involved in the earlier crash was not injured.
Iris S. was arrested and is facing multiple felony charges, including DUI causing injury and DUI causing injury with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher.
There is no additional information immediately available.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
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- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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