Cole Torres Obituary: 19-Year-Old Dies in Tragic Wrightwood Crash

Cole Torres, 19, has been identified as the fourth victim of the fatal single-car crash near Wrightwood, California, that claimed the lives of four young people on September 4, 2026.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Cole on September 7. According to the medical examiner’s report, he died from blunt trauma.

Cole Torres Dies in Wrightwood Crash

The deadly collision happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. on the eastern edge of the Angeles National Forest between Big Pines and Wrightwood.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a black 2016 Hyundai Veloster carrying a driver and five passengers veered off the highway and rolled down a hillside before crashing into a power pole.

Cole was among the four people pronounced dead at the scene.

The other victims were identified as 21-year-old Rebekah Cabral-Gonzalez, 19-year-old Jason Potter and 20-year-old Nevaeh Harper.

Two Others Critically Injured

Two additional people involved in the crash survived and were transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in critical condition.

Their latest conditions were not immediately known.

The crash has prompted an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle leaving the roadway.

Authorities Investigate Fatal Crash

Investigators have said alcohol use is considered a factor in the collision.

CHP officials also reported that the Hyundai Veloster was designed to seat four people but was carrying six occupants. It remains unclear where the additional passengers were seated when the crash occurred.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the devastating collision.

Remembering Cole Torres

Cole Torres was only 19 years old when his life was tragically taken in the crash.

His death has left his family, friends and loved ones grieving a devastating loss. The loss of four young lives in the same collision has deeply affected the families connected to the tragedy.

Fundraising pages have been established to assist the families of the victims.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Cole Torres’ family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.