On October 5, 2024, at 8:45 p.m., the Colton Police Department communications center received reports of a multi-vehicle traffic collision in the 600 block of W. Laurel Street. Officers and the Colton Fire Department arrived on scene and discovered two occupied vehicle’s, along with an unoccupied parked vehicle, had been involved in a collision. The driver in one of the involved vehicle’s, was found suffering from life-threatening injuries. The male was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), where he succumbed to his injuries. The four occupants of the other involved vehicle, were transported to Loma Linda Regional Medical Center (LLUMC), with minor injuries.
The Colton Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded and assumed the investigation.
Anyone that witnessed or has information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Klevis Buzi at (909) 370-5000 or via email at kbuzi@coltonca.gov. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78-crime or visit http://www.wetip.com.