DUI Crash: Mother Drives Wrong Way, Son Killed
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Angelina Minor Sought in Fatal Portland Crash, Charged with Manslaughter
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Authorities allege a woman, Angelina minor, was driving under the influence when a head-on collision killed her son, Kingsten Coston, in Portland, Oregon, on March 20, 2024.
The Incident
On March 20, 2024, a head-on collision at the intersection of North Fessenden Street and North Mohawk Avenue in Portland, Oregon, resulted in the death of 8-year-old Kingsten Coston. Authorities allege that 29-year-old Angelina minor was driving under the influence at the time of the crash.
The Multnomah County district Attorney’s Office has issued a felony warrant for Angelina Minor, charging her with first-degree manslaughter. According to a press release from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Minor was “extremely intoxicated” when her vehicle collided with another vehicle.
The Victim
Kingsten Coston, 8, was pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe campaign established to help cover funeral expenses described his death as leaving “a void that can never be filled.”
The Investigation and Charges
The investigation, lead by the Portland police Bureau, resolute that Minor was the driver responsible for the collision.The District Attorney’s Office alleges that her level of intoxication contributed directly to the fatal crash. First-degree manslaughter in Oregon carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
As of March 22,2024,Minor remains at large. Authorities are urging anyone with details regarding her whereabouts to contact the Portland Police Bureau.