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UPDATE: A deputy with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department died Monday afternoon following the crash off San Francisquito Canyon Road Monday afternoon.
UPDATE: 9:07 p.m.: A procession is being held to transport the body of the 21-year-old Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy who died from injuries sustained in an off-duty crash Monday afternoon. His body will be taken to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office.
UPDATE: 9 p.m.: Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna provided an update to the media on the off-duty death of the 21-year-old deputy Monday night, stating that “our next goal as a department is to support and love his family.”
UPDATE: 8:34 p.m.: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Monday that an off-duty deputy died at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after being involved in a traffic collision at San Fransquito Canyon Road south of Dry Gulch, several miles north of the Santa Clarita Valley. The Department is assisting the family with resources and transportation to the hospital.
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“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of one of our own, who was taken from us far too soon,” said Sheriff Robert G. Luna. “Our Deputy dedicated his life to the service and safety of others, both in and out of uniform.
The deputy joined the Department on May 2, 2024, and was assigned to North County Correctional Facility in Castaic after completing the academy, according to LASD officials.
“His commitment to public safety was not just a job- it was who he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who knew him,” read a statement from the Department.
Sources for KHTS identified the deputy killed as Deputy Daniel Valencia-Chavira, a 21-year-old who had just celebrated his first year with the Department.
Daniel Chavira at the LASD Class 476 graduation ceremony. (screengrab)
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the collision.
UPDATE: 6:56 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol issued a statement saying in part, “One of the involved parties, an off-duty deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted by helicopter to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.”
CHP confirmed that three vehicles with major damage were involved in the crash.
The other injured people were transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital for medical treatment.
The cause of this crash remains under investigation.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of this deputy, our thoughts are with his family, friends and the entire Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department during this incredibly difficult time. We honor his service and commitment to our community,” Captain E. A. Krusey with CHP said.
Update 6:15 p.m.: The person who was airlifted to the hospital is a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, according to Deputy Cerna with LASD Sheriff Information Bureau.
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A crash involving multiple vehicles blocked San Francisquito Canyon Road Monday afternoon.
Around 3:17 p.m. Monday, emergency responders received reports of a traffic collision with persons trapped on the 32800 block of San Francisquito Canyon Road north of Santa Clarita, near the St. Francis Dam memorial, according to Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol Newhall Area Office.
Six vehicles were believed to be involved in the collision, with one vehicle overturned, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs.
At least four people were injured in the crash, two with minor injuries and one in critical condition, according to Howard Tieu, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
At least two people were airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital by 4:14 p.m. Monday.
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Images from the scene posted to social media showed a black vehicle with severe damage lying on its side.
Initial reports indicate that an off-duty law enforcement officer may have been involved in the crash.
San Francisquito Canyon Road is expected to be blocked in both directions from Stater Lane To North Of Dry Gulch for at least two hours due to the collision, according to initial reports.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story; the KHTS Newsroom will add more information as it becomes available.
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Condolences to the family. Deputies are over worked and under staffed. I hope they sue the county. So sad to lose a valuable life