The tragic death of 25-year-old Officer Lauren Craven has stunned communities across California and Oregon, sparking renewed calls for stronger roadside safety measures. Craven, a La Mesa Police Department officer, was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night while responding to a crash on Interstate 8 in San Diego County.
The fatal incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. near Fairmount Avenue, as Craven exited her patrol car to assist with a rollover crash. Moments later, she was hit by another vehicle approaching the scene. One of the drivers involved in the original accident also died at the scene.
