2-Car Collision on Mount Baldy Road Kills Cole Renko [Mount Baldy, CA]

Mount Baldy, CA (July 19, 2026) — 20-year-old Cole Renko died, and six others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Mount Baldy Road Friday night.

The California Highway Patrol said the collision occurred just before 9 p.m. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and later confirmed that Renko died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Paramedics transported the six injured victims to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details about the severity of their injuries, and investigators continue to determine what caused the collision.

The crash prompted a SigAlert for the area beginning around 10 p.m., which remained in effect until it was lifted early Saturday morning.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cole Renko. We hope they find strength, comfort, and peace as they grieve this tragic loss.

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