‘All he did was smile’: Family mourns boy, 4, killed in crash

Kingston Coston, 4, died in a North Portland crash

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Jamille Manning said Kingston Coston was full of life, little but mighty.

“He loved Spider-Man, riding his bike, and having fun with his cousins, grandma, aunts and uncles, but especially his little sister Ra’Nya,” said Manning, who was his aunt. “He had the most amazing smile since the day he was born. All he did was smile, he was always happy.”

Kingston Coston died last week when his mother, Angelina Minor, crashed in the St. John neighborhood. He was 4.

She was later booked on charges of manslaughter, assault, DUII, reckless driving, failure to perform duties of a driver and 3 counts of reckless endangerment.

Court documents show Minor’s blood alcohol level was 0.38, more than four times the legal limit. Records also indicate Minor’s driver’s license was reinstated just two weeks ago and that she pleaded guilty to DUII in August.

She entered a not-guilty plea in her first court appearance.

On Monday night, candles and condolences were shared at a vigil at the crash site, North Fessenden and Mohawk. Loved ones gathered with balloons in his favorite colors, blue and white.

“We’re doing a candlelight service to honor him and sending off balloons to him in heaven,” Manning said.

Manning, who is Minor’s sister, said the tragedy is taking a toll on the family. She told KOIN 6 News all the kids and teachers at his preschool have shared how much they miss him.

And she wanted to use this moment to remind everyone how fragile life can be.

“We’re just hoping we can give him the proper send-off that he deserves. He’s an angel to us now,” Manning said. “Love each other and hold each other tight. Cherish life– because it’s not promised.”