A 38-year-old Colton woman, Asandria Jacobo, died after she was struck by a Volvo SUV while riding an electric bicycle at the intersection of 12th Street and East F Street, near Fleming Park, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Colton police said the crash was reported around 6:50 p.m., and Jacobo was rushed to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators. The exact circumstances of the crash, including who had the right of way, are still unclear.
According to ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), the Colton Police Department confirmed Jacobo was riding an e-bike when the SUV struck her, and said additional details about the deadly crash were not yet available. Hoodline reported that Colton Police Cpl. E. Wickman is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information to call (909) 370-5000. Investigators have not said whether speed, distraction, or a right-of-way violation played a role, and no citations or charges have been announced. Colton has ranked among the state’s worst cities for traffic casualties in recent years, according to Hoodline.
