LA sheriff’s deputy is one of two killed in 101 Freeway crash
LA sheriff’s deputy is one of two killed in 101 Freeway crash
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday is mourning a 31-year old deputy who was one of two victims killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Studio City.
Deputy Marcos Pena Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene of Tuesday morning’s accident by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel. Pena was off-duty at the time.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic and untimely loss of Deputy Pena Jr., who was taken from us far too soon,” Sheriff Robert Luna said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those who had the honor of serving alongside him.”
California Highway Patrol officers and LAFD paramedics responded to the westbound 101 and the 170 Freeway junction with the 134 Freeway, near the Tujunga Avenue exit, about 2:15 a.m. Tuesday.
According to preliminary findings, a black KIA compact SUV was stopped in traffic lanes for unknown reasons when Pena and a woman exited the Kia, according to West Valley Area CHP Officer Cody Sturges.
“While the occupants were outside of the vehicle, a white International box truck collided with the Kia and the occupants,” Sturges said. “Both occupants of the Kia — one male and one female — were pronounced deceased on scene by LAFD personnel.”
The crash remained under CHP investigation, according to Sturges.
The female victim had not been identified as of Wednesday morning.
Pena joined the sheriff’s department on July 14, 2022, and was assigned to the Men’s Central Jail, according to the LASD. He is survived by his mother, Michelle Rubio and his stepfather, Deputy Albert Rubio, who is assigned to Court Services, and his four step-siblings, Diserre Rubio, Ashley Rubio, Albert Rubio, and Deja Rubio.
Anyone with information about the collision was urged to call Sturges at the CHP West Valley office at 818-888-0980. After hours callers should contact the Los Angeles Communications Center at 323-259-3200.
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