4-Year-Old Boy Is the Only Survivor of Calif. Car Crash That Killed 4 Others: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

A photo of a California Highway Patrol car.Photo:Kevin Carter/Getty

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A 4-year-old boy is reportedly the sole survivor of a car crash that killed four others in California.

According to local media outletsKTLA,Los Angeles Daily NewsandThe San Bernardino Sun, the crash occurred on Sunday, Dec. 15 on the 10 Freeway near Colton in San Bernardino County.

The boy sustained major injuries during the single-vehicle crash and was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, per KTLA. According to California Highway Patrol Sgt. John Sauceda, perLos Angeles Daily News, the 4-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition following the crash, which happened around 4:45 p.m. local time.

The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California.Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty

Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty

PEOPLE has reached out to the California Highway Patrol for comment and additional information.

PerLos Angeles Daily NewsandThe San Bernardino Sun, a Toyota Camry drifted off the freeway and onto the right shoulder, before hitting a tree stump. The vehicle then began to smoke and caught on fire.

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The crash is still being investigated and anyone with information is advised to contact Officer S. Severin, ID 22723, at the CHP San Bernardino Area office at 909-383-4227.

source: people.com