L.A. County sheriff's deputy dies during Baker to Vegas relay race
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Levi Vargas, a 30-year-old Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay, according to the sheriff’s department.
- Vargas, an 11-year veteran who joined the department in 2015, was participating in the annual footrace representing his agency when the incident occurred.
- Despite receiving medical care, Vargas succumbed to his injuries; he is survived by his wife, parents, siblings, and extended family.
- The department expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Vargas’s professionalism, commitment, and compassion, and extended condolences to his family and colleagues.
- The Baker to Vegas race is a significant event for Los Angeles law enforcement, involving multiple teams and extensive preparation, with the race spanning 120 miles from north of Baker to the Las Vegas Strip.
