A 21-year-old Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was killed in a crash in Santa Clarita has been identified.
Deputy Daniel V. Chavira died after a three-car collision Monday afternoon on San Francisquito Canyon Road.
Chavira, who was off duty at the time, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, where he later died.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of one of our own, who was taken from us far too soon,” said Sheriff Robert Luna. “Our Deputy dedicated his life to the service and safety of others, both in and out of uniform. His commitment to public safety was not just a job — it was who he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who knew him.”…