LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng killed in early-morning crash on 405 Freeway in Los Angeles
Sergeant Shiou Deng was killed in the crash, which took place about 2 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway near Wilshire Boulevard, according to LAPD and California Highway Patrol officials.
He had stopped at the scene of a prior collision when he was struck by another passing vehicle, CHP logs show.
CHP Assistant Chief Joe Zizi told the Los Angeles Times a person was killed in the initial crash that Deng was responding to.
Deng had just arrived and exited his patrol vehicle to help when he, himself, was hit and fatally injured.
Further details of the collision were not available.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell shared the news of the sergeants passing "with profound sadness."
"Sergeant Deng served the City of Los Angeles with honor, courage, and compassion for more than 26 years," he said in a written statement. "He was a deeply respected leader within our department and a trusted protector of our communities. His loss is immeasurable, and the grief we feel is shared not only by the men and women of the LAPD, but by the entire law enforcement family and the residents he served so faithfully."
The chief expressed condolences to Deng's family and friends and colleagues.
"We are doing everything in our power to support them, and we ask the public to hold them in your thoughts and prayers," McDonnell said. "As we mourn, we also honor Sergeant Deng's extraordinary legacy — a legacy defined by integrity, bravery, and an unwavering commitment to public service. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him, served with him, and were protected by him."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was "a sad day for our city" and ordered city flags to be lowered to half-staff in his honor.
"The men and women of LAPD put their lives on the line for Angelenos each and every day," she said via social media. "This morning, I met with officers at the hospital who described him as caring and selfless. His last act was one of service — putting the safety and wellbeing of others above all else."
Information regarding a memorial service was expected to be announced in the coming days.
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng killed in crash on 405 Freeway in Los Angeles
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