Off-Responsibility Deputy, 21, Dies in 3-Automotive Crash in California

A 3-car crash in Saugus, Calif., killed a 21-year-old Los Angeles County Sheriff deputy on Monday, Could 19, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Division stated in a press release obtained by PEOPLE.

Deputy Daniel Valencia Chavira served for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Division simply over a yr earlier than his dying. He was off responsibility on the time of the three:17 p.m. accident. It occurred on San Francisquito Canyon Street in Saugus, which is 35 miles northeast of central Los Angeles.

At 3:20 p.m. native time, firefighters had been dispatched and arrived at 3:32 p.m., L.A. County Hearth Division spokesperson Saadullah stated, per The Sign. Upon arrival, there have been a number of injured events and three autos with vital harm. The California Freeway Patrol is investigating the reason for the crash.

Chavira and the opposite events had been transported to Henry Mayo Hospital. There, Chavira succumbed to his accidents.

“We’re heartbroken by the tragic lack of one among our personal, who was taken from us far too quickly,” Sheriff Robert G. Luna stated within the assertion.

“Our Deputy devoted his life to the service and security of others, each out and in of uniform. His dedication to public security was not only a job—it was who he was. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household, mates, and all who knew him.”

“It’s tragic anyway you place it,” Luna stated on Monday, Could 19, per KTLA. “Unimaginable younger man, we’re so lucky to have employed him, and he was offering glorious service right here in the neighborhood on and off responsibility.”

Chavira joined the division in Could 2024 and was assigned to the North County Correctional Facility.

“The opposite injured events had been transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital for medical remedy,” based on the assertion. The sufferers included two minors and two adults, and their present situations haven’t been supplied, The Sign reported.

“We’re deeply saddened by the lack of this deputy, our ideas are together with his household, mates and your complete Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division throughout this extremely tough time,” stated California Freeway Patrol Captain E. A. Krusey. “We honor his service and dedication to our neighborhood.”

CA Rep. George Whitesides issued a press release on Tuesday, Could 20, by way of X.

“My ideas exit to the household, mates, and colleagues of Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Valencia Chavira. His unwavering dedication to defending and serving Castaic and the encompassing neighborhood — each out and in of uniform — was a testomony to his character, braveness, and the lasting affect he had on everybody who knew him.”

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Representatives for the L.A. County Hearth Division and California Freeway Patrol didn’t instantly reply to PEOPLE’s request for extra info on Tuesday.