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More Than 700 Police Vehicles Honor La Mesa Officer Lauren Craven in Procession and Memorial Service

The convoy traveled from Snapdragon Stadium to Skyline Church for a service honoring the 25-year-old patrol officer.

Overview

  • The morning procession moved along I-15, SR-52, SR-125 and SR-94 to Campo Road, with public advisories about closures and delays.
  • Craven was fatally struck on Oct. 20 while aiding at a five-vehicle crash on I-8 near Fairmount Avenue, and 19-year-old De'Veonte Morris also died.
  • The Toyota Camry driver, identified as 38-year-old Antonio Abel Alcantar, was hospitalized and arrested on suspicion of DUI as the investigation continues.
  • A public candlelight vigil at La Mesa Police Department headquarters drew a large crowd on Monday night.
  • Donations for Craven’s family reached $55,351 toward a $75,000 goal, according to the police officers’ association.