Brandon Aguilera-Padilla of Barstow, California, has been charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and child endangerment. Authorities allege he drove into flood waters, resulting in the death of his toddler. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed the charges after an investigation by Barstow Police.
Aguilera-Padilla was arrested on October 17, 2025. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. His bail was set at $200,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at the Victorville Superior Courthouse. The case is being prosecuted under case number FVI25003262…