30-Year-Old Married Sheriff’s Deputy Dies After ‘Medical Emergency’ During 120-Mile Relay Race

Levi Vargas was known “among his colleagues and friends for his professionalism, commitment, and compassion to our communities”

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  • A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department died during a relay race last weekend, officials said
  • Levi Vargas, 30, experienced a “medical emergency”
  • He was known “among his colleagues and friends for his professionalism, commitment, and compassion to our communities”

A married California deputy died after a “medical emergency” during a 120-mile relay race for law enforcement over the weekend, authorities said.

On Saturday, March 28, 30-year-old Levi Vargas was participating in the 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay, according to a statement by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

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