Police Officer Lauren Craven was struck and killed while helping at the scene of a vehicle collision on Interstate 8 near Waring Road.
Around 10:20 p.m., a car traveling eastbound on I-8 struck another vehicle, flipped, and was then hit by another oncoming car. Officer Craven stopped at the scene to render aid when she was struck by another vehicle.
Despite performing life-saving measures, Officer Craven died at the scene.
The driver of the initial crash was also killed.
Officer Craven had served with the La Mesa Police Department for almost two years.
Please keep Officer Craven, her family, and the entire La Mesa Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. 
