Corona mother released from jail after tragic incident with 6-year-old son.
A Tragic Incident: Mother Arrested for Son’s Death
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a Corona woman has been arrested for the alleged killing of her six-year-old son. The incident occurred last month when the young boy fell into the roadway and was tragically run over by his mother’s car as she drove away.
Melissa Damron, 42, now faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and child endangerment causing death. Although she has posted $50,000 bail and been released from custody, the weight of this devastating incident remains.
The Incident and Investigation
On August 22, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Corona Police Department received a distressing call about a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The incident took place on the 1400 block of Sallie Jefferys Way.
“Evidence showed Melissa knew Duner was close enough to the vehicle to present a hazard, and she drove with gross negligence, causing her son’s death,” police said in a Sept. 7 press release.
The victim, Duner Larson, was found in critical condition and immediately rushed to the hospital by paramedics. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
Support and Resources
Following this devastating incident, Trauma Intervention volunteers, a city program of specially trained individuals, were present at the scene to provide support and assistance to the affected family and community. Additional resources can be found on their website.
Legal Proceedings and Past Incidents
The case has been forwarded to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for further action. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact Officer Jake Westall at 951-817-5784 or via email at [email protected].
It is important to note that this is not the first time Melissa Damron has been involved in a negligent vehicle incident with her children. In June 2022, she was pulled over for driving a black golf cart on California Avenue, where the speed limit exceeds 25 mph. The officer also discovered that her children, aged 4, 3, and 1, were unrestrained in the cart, leading to additional charges.
Melissa Damron has pleaded not guilty in this ongoing legal matter.
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