by Portland, OR – An Oregon mother who drove drunk with multiple children in her car, crashed head-on into another vehicle, and killed her 4-year-old son has been sentenced to nearly 10½ years in prison. Prosecutors said the woman was heavily intoxicated and driving against traffic when the fatal collision occurred.
Incident Overview
Angelina Minor, 29, was sentenced to nearly 10½ years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter, two counts of third-degree assault, and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Her son, Kingston Coston, 4, was killed during the crash on March 20, 2024, in north Portland.
Timeline of Events
According to the Portland Police Bureau, the crash unfolded shortly after 9 p.m. Minor was driving a black 2011 Hyundai Elantra through north Portland with an adult male passenger in the front seat and three children in the back — the passenger’s 4-year-old daughter, Minor’s 3-year-old daughter, and Kingston.
Investigators believe Minor first struck a red 2024 Scion xB near North Lombard Street and North Richmond Avenue. That collision caused no reported injuries, but Minor did not stop. The driver of the Scion followed her vehicle.
Roughly half a mile later, police said Minor drove over a median and entered oncoming traffic on North Fessenden Street, continuing the wrong way for nearly a mile. Near North Mohawk Avenue, she crashed head-on into a silver 2022 Tesla Model S.
Victims and Injuries
Kingston was severely injured in the collision. Bystanders attempted CPR before paramedics arrived and took over life-saving efforts, but the child was later pronounced dead.
Minor, her adult passenger, her 3-year-old daughter, and the passenger’s 4-year-old daughter were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The driver of the Tesla was injured but declined ambulance transport, while the Scion’s driver was not hurt.
Investigation Findings
Police determined Minor was the driver responsible for the crash and concluded she was intoxicated and speeding at the time. Investigators said her blood alcohol concentration was approximately 0.32%, about four times the legal limit in Oregon.
Minor was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center following the investigation. Details of the case and charging decision were previously reported by Law&Crime, which outlined the sequence of crashes and the extent of Minor’s intoxication.
Court Proceedings and Sentencing
After her initial arrest, Minor was later accused of violating the terms of her supervised release. On January 5, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office publicly announced the violation and asked for help locating her. Minor was eventually rearrested, entered guilty pleas to all charges, and proceeded to sentencing.
At sentencing, the judge imposed a prison term totaling nearly 10½ years, citing the extreme level of intoxication, the presence of multiple children in the vehicle, and the fatal outcome of Minor’s decisions.
Public Safety and DUI Awareness
Authorities emphasized that the case highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving, particularly when children are involved. A blood alcohol level as high as the one attributed to Minor can significantly impair judgment, reaction time, and motor control, dramatically increasing the risk of fatal crashes.
Law enforcement officials continue to urge drivers to arrange sober transportation and to never drive under the influence, especially with minors in the vehicle.
Conclusion
The sentence closes a tragic case that left one child dead and multiple others injured, all stemming from a series of reckless choices. For Kingston Coston’s family, the prison term brings accountability but cannot undo the loss of a young life.
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