MP Daniel V. Chavira: acceptance area in Los Angeles County Sheriff's representative at Santa Clarita killed

Santa Clarita, California (KABC) – A 21-year-old deputy of the sheriff in Los Angeles County, who was killed in an accident in Santa Clarita, was identified.

The deputy deputy Daniel V. Chavira died on Monday afternoon in the San Francisquito Canyon Road after a collision with three cars.

Chavira, who was on duty at that time, suffered critical injuries and was flown to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, where he later died.

“We are broken with the tragic loss of one of our own with broken heart, which was removed too early,” said Sheriff Robert Luna. “Our deputy devoted his life to the service and the security of others both within and outside of the uniform.

“It is tragic … however you express it,” added Luna. “But the fact that he is only 21 years old … Incredible young man. We are so happy to have hired him. He offered
Excellent service here in the community, on duty and outside the service. “

What we know about Deputy Daniel V. Chavira

Chavira comes from a law enforcement family and joined the Sheriff department of the LA district on May 2, 2024.

He completed the academy class 476 and was assigned to North County's prison system.

Chavira is survived by his father Rodrigo Valencia, his two brothers Rodrigo Valencia and the deputy Rene Valencia-Chavira, who works at the Lancaster station, and his wife, deputy crystal Valencia, who works on San Fernando Court.

Chavira's sister, Detective Nancy Alcaraz, and her husband, deputy Martin Alcaraz, both work at the Lasd Palmdale Station.

The California Highway Patrol examines the fatal crash.

It is unclear how many other people were injured in the crash, but they were taken to the same hospital by ambulance.

Lasd said they checked the work plan and the background of the MP to determine whether he may go or drove to work.

A procession for the deputy took place on the evening of the crash. A kilometer -long procession of first aiders began in the hospital and slowly turned down to the 5 motorway to the forensic doctor in Lincoln Heights.