Full Notification

LASD appreciates all of the prayers and support for our deputy who was critically injured last night after she was struck by a vehicle.  We are pleased to share our deputy has been responsive to treatment, however, she is facing a long road to recovery. 

She is surrounded by family, to include the military and expanded law enforcement community. We appreciate the outpouring of support.  Please continue to keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Thank you

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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:

This evening, a Lakewood Station deputy responded to the area near Alondra Blvd and Downey Ave in the city of Paramount regarding a call for service. During the course of the investigation, the deputy was struck by a vehicle which was unrelated to the initial call for service. The driver was apprehended a short distance away by responding Lakewood deputies. The deputy is in serious condition at a local hospital at this time.

The investigation is still on-going at this time.
 
Written by:
Morgan Arteaga, Deputy
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
 
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department