Deadly fiery crash on 605 Freeway in Norwalk prompts closures
A tragic collision occurred on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk early on Sunday morning resulting in the loss of four lives, confirmed by the California Highway Patrol. The incident took place around 12:53 a.m. on the southbound 605 at the Firestone Boulevard onramp when a Toyota Prius was hit in the HOV lane, leading to a chain reaction crash. The Prius caught fire, causing fatal injuries to four individuals at the scene. The condition of two others taken to a nearby hospital varied, with one in critical condition and the other sustaining minor injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation with no mention of alcohol or drugs as contributing factors. Notably, all southbound lanes of the 605 between Firestone and Rosecrans Avenue remained closed as of 7 a.m. with no set timeframe for reopening. Further information on the incident is pending.
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