Off-Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Deputy Killed Multi-Vehicle Santa Clarita Crash

A 21-year-old off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road near Santa Clarita. The crash, involving at least three vehicles, occurred in the afternoon and resulted in five people being hospitalized, including the deputy who later died at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. The deputy had been with the department for only about a year and was assigned to the North County Correctional Facility. Sheriff Robert Luna expressed deep sorrow over the loss, highlighting the deputy's dedication both on and off duty. Authorities have not released the deputy's name out of respect for his large family and are investigating the cause of the crash, with no further details available about the events leading up to the incident. Dozens of deputies gathered to mourn the young officer, reflecting the community’s grief over the tragedy.