# Fatal vehicle collision in Perris, California

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-vehicle-collision-in-perris-california
> Updated: 2026-08-20T20:03:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and East Rider Street in Perris, California, resulted in the death of 8-year-old Camila Leon. The crash, which involved a vehicle belonging to the Leon family and a car driven by 52-year-old Silvia Corona, left several others hospitalized, including Leon’s father and brother who were reported in critical condition.

Following the initial investigation into the fiery collision, authorities arrested Silvia Corona. She has been charged by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Perris car crash kills 8-year-old girl, leaves two critical

An 8-year-old girl was killed and two family members were critically injured in a Southern California crash allegedly caused by a drunk driver in Perris.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perris-car-crash-kills-8-year-old-girl-leaves-two-critical

### 2026-08-17: Perris, California crash kills 8-year-old girl

An 8-year-old girl died and five others were injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash in Perris, California. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by local authorities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perris-california-crash-kills-8-year-old-girl

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