Former CHP officer, DUI suspect charged with murder in fiery crash that killed 4 in Norwalk

Two people, including a 24-year-old California Highway Patrol officer, have been charged with murder in a violent crash on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk that left four people dead.

Angelo Rodriguez, who has since been terminated by CHP, and 27-year-old Iris Salmeron of Bellflower, were both charged in connection with the fatal collision that occurred last July.

“We today are bringing the most serious charges we can bring against the two perpetrators of the crimes that led to the deaths of these four individuals,” said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman during a press conference on Monday. “Those are the crimes of murder.”

What we know about the deadly crash

The incident happened on July 20 along the southbound lanes of the 605, just north of Rosecrans…

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