LA Sheriff’s Deputy Suffers Medical Emergency While Driving, Dies in Torrance

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle is seen in Agua Dulce, Calif., on June 1, 2021. Patrick Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

TORRANCE, Calif.—A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) detective suffered an apparent medical emergency while driving and died, crashing his vehicle in the Torrance area, authorities said Jan. 16.

The crash occurred about 10 p.m. Sunday on West Carson Street at Vermont Avenue, according to the sheriff’s department.