Charges Filed Against RSO Deputy In Fatal On-Duty Collision

news release

June 18, 2026

RIVERSIDE – Yesterday the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy in connection with a traffic collision that resulted in the death of one person and the severe injury of another.

The charges stem from a collision that happened on the morning of Sept. 6, 2025, in the city of Beaumont.

Deputy Glynn Wilburn, DOB: 02-02-84, has been charged with the following:

• Count 1 – PC 192(c)(1): Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
• Count 2 – VC 23105: Felony Reckless Driving Causing Serious Injury
• Allegation – PC 12022.7(b): Great Bodily Injury Enhancement

According to the investigation, Wilburn was responding with lights and sirens from Beaumont to reports of shots fired in Calimesa. While traveling on Cherry Valley Boulevard at speeds of approximately 100 mph, Wilburn entered an intersection and collided with a civilian vehicle at approximately 71 mph.

The driver of the civilian vehicle was killed, and his fiancée, who was a passenger, suffered severe injuries.

Moments before the collision, dispatch had confirmed there were no reported injuries, the suspect vehicle had left the scene, and deputies had already arrived at the location of the reported shooting.

An arraignment date has not been scheduled at this time.

Case number FEBA2600881 is being prosecuted by DDA Dan Fox of the Vehicular Homicide team.