LASD Deputy Dies After Medical Emergency in Mojave Desert Relay
TL;DR
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy, Levi Vargas, 30, died after a medical emergency during the 120-mile Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup relay across the Mojave Desert. Vargas, a 13-year LASD veteran who most recently served in San Dimas, received emergency treatment but died; the department has not disclosed a cause of death. The incident occurred as record Southwest heat persists, and the LASD extended condolences to Vargas' family and colleagues.
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