The crash was reported about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, in the 30000 block of Valyermo Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The driver, 32-year-old Kevin Redman of Llano, was arrested, the CHP reported. It was not immediately revealed what charges he might face.
“Redman … was driving a 2004 Toyota Tacoma northbound on the 30000 block of Valyermo Road at 50 miles per hour with three juvenile passengers,” a CHP statement said. “Redman was driving at an excessive speed for the roadway and failed to properly negotiate a turn. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway, and collided into the adjacent mountain. Alcohol was a contributing cause of this collision.”
Redman suffered “moderate” injuries in the crash, as did a 5-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, the CHP reported.
The 10-year-old boy died at a hospital. His name was withheld, pending notification of his relatives.
UPDATE: The deceased as been identified as 10-year-old Dravin Redman.
UPDATE: An online fund has been established to help cover the cost of Dravin Redman’s burial. To donate to this effort, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/dravin-redman-memorial.
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Christine says
I never realized Kevin was famous with his own version of princess Diana’s poperazzi. Please be sure to get my good side!!! Oh wait. Every side is my good side.
What did you say? says
So some of the people feel that because he killed his son in a accident, where alcohol was a factor , punishment enough and screw the laws, we just make acceptions for that, then why convict a child abuser that kills their own child because they were coming off of drugs? It sounds stupid doesn’t it?! Why even have laws in place then according to some people, have a heart? The laws are put in place for a reasons, why because he has to live with the fact that he killed his son enough punishment and because of that we should feel sorry for him and eh let him slide, then the same should be true for all types of parent/ child crimes!
If common sense was common... says
Stating alcohol was a `contributing` factor is standard cop talk. It does not mean the driver was necessarily drunk. Just a simple statement of facts to counter the hysterical comments that will no doubt be posted here.
Suzanne Dile says
Well said, Jessica
Mr. T says
Hypocrites! if this was a black or Hispanic man driving drunk these comments would be much different
Mr. T says
First off my condolence to this family who is obviously hurting, but its funny to me how all these hypocrites are posting “i hope he doesn’t do any jail time” WTF? it this was a Hispanic man or a black man everyone would be saying, throw the book at him, or deport him! i’m sorry but the law is the law if this poor child’s chose to drink and drive even if it was “one” drink he should get charged appropriately lets stop being hypocrites!
Mr T. says
if this poor child’s father
thats what i meant to say
Jessica says
I am sorry. I agree there are people who are racist. An would say throw the book at him with certain races! However, I am Hispanic and so are my children. An I still don’t think the father should do jail time. In fact for you to make a comment like this wouldnt that make you racist against people who are not black or Hispanic? Tisk, have a heart buddy. This is a family who is suffering. I hope if you are ever in the same situation or a similar situation people have sympathy and understanding for you instead of having an insensitive heart.
Jessica says
First let me start off by saying I am so sorry for his family. They are suffering a great loss and will forever feel the pain of not having this beautiful little boy in their lives and being able to watch him grow. His father was involved in an accident. He loves his children deeply. Now, for those of you who cannot read or who are to ignorant to realize that this can happen to anyone let me enlighten you. The article says alcohol was involved not that the driver (his dad) was drunk. He could have had one drink hours earlier and tested positive. I assure you that wouldn’t make him a drink driver. I have been to endless parties where *cough, cough* most of your kids, friends, siblings, and yes I said it even parents have drank and then hopped in their cars and drove away. Guess what guys everyone has done it. For the moms posting how many of you have had a glass of wine then drove somewhere. One day you could be sitting in this same awful situation and then you will wish you hadn’t said such horrible things about a father who got into and ACCIDENT! Who will forever have to deal with the guilt of losing his son. Accidents happen and when they do rather it be our faults or someone else’s we will always ask ourselves what if, if only I had. Try to see it from his perspective from his hurt. How can you all sit here and say horrible things without knowing all of the facts. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Send prayers to this family help them heal with positive words. Don’t add to their pain by being so negative. An I am praying that this father does not do jail time I am praying that he sees that it is wasn’t his fault and that mistakes and accidents happen. So that his other children are able to have his love and him in their lives forever.
Rip says
https://www.gofundme.com/dravin-redman-memorial
Susan says
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,, drive sleepy or high as bad as a drink .. doubtful the stone throwers haven’t ever driven when shouldn’t but got luck to get to your destination ,,, my heart hurts for family.. so sad for his parents
Sandra says
Oh, I’m so sorry for that boy. They put trust in adults, not knowing the drivers problems. I pray the other two children will be fine. As for the driver, throw the book at him. Condolences to the family.
Anabell says
I think he doesn’t need the book to be thrown at him. He will always have the guilt and the hurt knowing he was the cause of his own son’s death. I love how we always have to crucified people. We are not perfect and we can never say it won’t happen to us because it might.
Josh says
Drinking and driving is a selfless act! What if crashed into an innocent family coming home from Wrightwood…? And killed my 6yr old?!? Would you feel sorry for him then! I certainly would not! He made a careless choice to drive drunk!
Dixie says
You are correct. We never know what we will face in life. This father lost his son and will be remorseful for the rest of his life. The law, being what it is, will hold him accountable if there was any criminal negligence or activity. Since the article states that alcohol was involved and he has already been arrested, this compounds the pain and angst for the family. My heart goes out to all.
Dixie says
You are correct. None of us ever know what we will face in life, or what will impact our loved ones life. This father lost his son and will be remorseful for this and grieve for the rest of his life. No punishment or amount of leniency will take away from the mental anguish that Kevin will experience. It is such a painful loss and tragedy, but it was preventable and the law will jump all over that. This only compounds the pain and anguish the family is going through. My heart goes out to all of you. My prayers are for the remaining children. Their lives are forever changed.
Christine says
The driver was his own dad and it was an accident. That’s it. Now we have a funeral to plan so do me a favor and have opinions about your own lives. Not people that you don’t know and don’t have all the facts.
drunk drivers suck says
Was he drunk or not? Driving drunk is not an accident! If we don’t know all the facts, PLEASE ENLIGHTEN US WITH FACTS! That is a selfish choice that he made.If you don’t like the opinions of others, maybe you should avoid social media.
Christine says
Check it out. You want a little enlightenment, HE BLEW LESS THAN .08% BUT THAT DOESNT BRING OUR DRAVIN BACK NOW DOES IT!!! So either way but wait a minute isn’t .08% the legal limit? Oh yes it is…. Imagine that. But bottom line, what’s done is done. Now Kev will have to face his consequences and all you social GOSSIPER’S can resume your own normal daily lives. And since you have so much to JUDGE about a stranger you read about in the news or online, why don’t you bb all eat your bullshit that typical spectators spew. Once your lives are flawless, you will be on the same level as Jesus and won’t care to fill your attention with another person’s tragedy.
drunk drivers suck says
Drunk driving is a choice, not an accident! If we don’t have all the facts, PLEASE, share them with us. Selfish and dumb is what this Kevin guy is. Sorry, but this is a public forum and people will express their opinions, whether you like it or not. May I suggest staying off of social media if you don’t like reading peoples opinion.
Sick of drunk drivers says
The driver was his dad… really and he made the choice to drive with his kids , while drunk, and speeding..next your gonna say he was father of the year…clearly driving while drunk, was HIS PERSONEL CHOICE, WITH HIS KIDS.. THATS CHILD NEGLECT AND ENDANGERMENT, PLUS… and thank god he didn’t, but he could of killed another innocent family.. I hope this Father..has nightmares,of him killing his own child forever…and gets the book