Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Colton: DUI Driver Arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter
COLTON, CA — “On May 2nd, 2025, at approximately 6:48 AM, Colton Police Department Communications
Center received reports of a traffic collision at Washington Street and Center Drive. Colton Police Officers and
Emergency Medical Personnel arrived on the scene and discovered a pedestrian had been struck by multiple
vehicles while attempting to cross the street. The pedestrian, identified as Larenz Lamaar Fondren, a 19-year-
old male, succumbed to his injuries on scene. All parties remained on scene and cooperated with the
investigation.
The Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) and the Detectives Division of the Colton Police Department
responded to the scene of the collision and are investigating. Initial factors suggest that speed and signs of
impairment were involved in the incident. The driver of the initial vehicle that struck the victim was detained and
subsequently arrested for vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence. Suspect 30 year old Antonio Dominguez Medrano was transported and
booked at the West Valley Detention Center for Penal Code 191.5(a). His bail amount was set at $100,000.
Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Detective Isabel
Jaramillo at (909) 370-5142 or via email at ijaramillo@coltonca.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous by
contacting the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78-crime or http://www.wetip.com”
