Norwalk Multi-Vehicle Crash on Studebaker Road Kills Mother and Teenage Daughter

NORWALK, CA (January 13, 2022) – A car accident on Foster Road killed Ashley Alvarez and Shannon Alvarez, late Sunday morning.

Officers responded to the incident around 10:40 a.m., at the intersection of Foster Road and Studebaker Road.

According to the authorities, a female driver was speeding and struck two vehicles. One of the vehicles that was hit had two occupants inside that suffered life-threatening injuries.

Norwalk officials arrived and suspected the female driver of being under the influence, and arrested her. Moreover, medics transported one person to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.

Due to the impact of the collision, 13-year-old Ashley Alvarez and 50-year-old Shannon Alvarez succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.

Additionally, crews closed the intersection for several hours to conduct an investigation before it was later reopened.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The team at Sweet James offers their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alvarez and Shannon Alvarez.


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