Los Angeles, California — A longtime Los Angeles Police Department sergeant was killed early Monday morning while responding to a prior collision on the 405 Freeway.
Sergeant I. Shiou Deng, 53, died at approximately 2 a.m. on June 23 after he was struck by a passing vehicle near Wilshire Boulevard on the southbound side of the 405. Authorities say he had exited his patrol car to assist at the scene of an earlier crash when the incident occurred.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that one individual had already died in the initial collision. Sgt. Deng had just arrived to render aid when he was hit.
Key facts:
- Sgt. Deng served the LAPD for 26 years.
- He spent 17 years in the Mental Evaluation Unit.
- Recently promoted to sergeant, he was assigned to the West Los Angeles Division.
- He is survived by his wife and both of his parents.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell called Deng “a trusted protector of our communities.” Mayor Karen Bass described his final act as “one of service.” Governor Gavin Newsom ordered flags lowered in tribute.
This 405 Freeway crash in Los Angeles has left a deep impact on the law enforcement community and the city at large.
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