Oregon mother sentenced for drunk driving crash that killed 4-year-old son

Angelina Minor pleaded guilty to manslaughter, assault, and DUI after the fatal 2024 collision in Portland

Jan. 27, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Angelina Minor, 29, was sentenced to nearly 10 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter, two counts of third-degree assault, and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Her 4-year-old son, Kingston Coston, was killed on March 20, 2024 when Minor crashed her car head-on into a Tesla while driving drunk and on the wrong side of the road in Portland, Oregon.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the devastating consequences of drunk driving, especially when children are involved. It raises questions about the need for stricter DUI laws and enforcement to prevent such senseless loss of life.

The details

According to police, Minor was driving a black 2011 Hyundai Elantra with her 3-year-old daughter, her son Kingston, and two other children in the car. She first crashed into a Scion XB but kept driving. About a half-mile later, Minor drove over the median into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a Tesla. Kingston was severely injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Minor, the other adult passenger, and the two other children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined Minor was drunk, with a blood alcohol level of 0.32%, and speeding at the time of the fatal crash.

  • The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on March 20, 2024 in Portland, Oregon.
  • On January 5, prosecutors announced Minor had violated her supervised release and asked for the public's help finding her.
  • On January 27, 2026, Minor was sentenced to nearly 10 1/2 years in prison.

The players

Angelina Minor

A 29-year-old Oregon woman who pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, two counts of third-degree assault, and driving under the influence of intoxicants for the crash that killed her 4-year-old son.

Kingston Coston

Angelina Minor's 4-year-old son who was killed in the crash.

Chris Shull

The senior deputy district attorney who called Minor's conduct "incredibly reckless and terribly tragic."

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What they’re saying

“Ms. Minor's conduct in this case was incredibly reckless and terribly tragic. It is unacceptable to drive intoxicated with children in your car in our community, and I hope that Ms. Minor's experience will deter other people from getting behind the wheel while impaired.”

— Chris Shull, Senior Deputy District Attorney

“Ms. Minor has taken responsibility and our office feels tremendous empathy for her other children as they are separated during Ms. Minor's incarceration.”

— Chris Shull, Senior Deputy District Attorney

What’s next

The judge will determine whether Minor will be allowed to serve her sentence in a residential treatment program or a traditional prison.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for stronger measures to prevent drunk driving, especially when children are involved. It serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from irresponsible and reckless behavior behind the wheel.