The DUI suspect was arrested in connection with a fatal collision in the murder of a 19-year-old in San Bernardino County.
On May 2, Colton police responded to a crash in the 1700 block of East Washington Street and Center Drive in Colton before 7am.
Officials found the victim, Larenz Lamarle Fonden, 19, of Highlands, 19, lying on the road with fatal injuries. While crossing the street he was hit by a driver.
Police said his body appears to have been hit by multiple vehicles since then. He was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Investigators later identified 30-year-old Antonio Dominguez Medrano of Colton as the suspect. He was arrested on manslaughter of a vehicle while driving drunk. Police also said speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Medrano posted bail and was released from custody. On June 26, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed accusations against Medrano and issued a warrant for the murder.
Antonio Dominguez Medrano, 30, of Colton, was arrested on manslaughter of a vehicle while driving drunk and was later charged with murder in a crash that killed a 19-year-old pedestrian in Colton. (Colton Police Station)
The next day, the detectives found Medrano in Beaumont, where he was taken into custody.
“My heartfelt sadness comes to the victim’s family, Larenz Fonden,” said Anthony Vega, Chief of Police, Colton. “Sadly, his life was tragically taken away by the vehicle’s act of recklessness.”
The incident is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the incident can contact Detective Isabel Jaramiro at 909-370-5142 or email ijaramillo@coltonca.gov.
Anonymous tips can be provided online at 1-800-782-7463 or at wetip.com.
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