1-Year-Old Child Dies After Falling From Moving Vehicle in Colton

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Colton, California
intersection of South Mt. Vernon Avenue and Centerpointe Drive
Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Colton California in Colton, California: On June 18 at about 8:53 p.m., police responded to the intersection of South Mt. Vernon Avenue and Centerpointe Drive in Colton after a report of an unresponsive child. Officers found a 1‑year‑old who had fallen from a moving vehicle and attempted life‑saving measures before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Colton Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team and Detective Division. Witnesses are asked to contact Corporal Jonathan Villalobos for information.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

1-Year-Old Child Dies After Falling From Moving Vehicle in Colton

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