Funeral procession to be held for fallen La Mesa police officer

LA MESA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A funeral procession will take place next week for La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, who was struck and killed Monday by a vehicle on Interstate 8 while aiding a vehicle involved in a crash.

The procession, which is expected to include over 700 vehicles, will be for law enforcement and family only, the La Mesa Police Department said in a news release Friday.

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Here is the route of Tuesday’s procession:

  • Depart Snapdragon Stadium around 7:30 a.m.
  • Proceed northbound Interstate 15
  • Proceed eastbound State Route 52
  • Proceed southbound State Route 125
  • Proceed eastbound State Route 94
  • End at eastbound Campo Road to Skyline Church at 11330 Campo Rd.

Authorities warn motorists to expect road closures and major traffic delays throughout Tuesday morning.

State Routes 94 and 125 from Spring Street in La Mesa will be closed during the time…

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