Three shut-down freeways and dozens of overpasses were occupied by first responders and community members who lined up to begin a day of mourning and remembrance for Officer Lauren Craven, killed in a crash by a driver suspected of driving intoxicated.
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The motorcade swept through SR-125 and Grossmont College Drive around 8:45 a.m. after departing from Snapdragon Stadium. The San Diego Sheriff’s office, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, FBI and more first responders blocked off one lane of the overpass, leaving room for people to gather.
One woman, who says many members of her family are law enforcement officers, wore an American flag scarf and black as she sat by the overpass, waiting for the motorcade.
“We need to show them that we do care and that we are here for them,” Jessica Snyder said…