SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement Tuesday honoring La Mesa Police Department Officer Lauren Craven, who was tragically killed while rendering aid at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 8. • The FOX 5/KUSI video above details the deadly crash

Officer Craven, 25, stopped to assist motorists involved in a series of collisions along the freeway on Oct. 20 when she was struck by another vehicle. Despite efforts from first responders, she later died from her injuries.

“Officer Craven served her community with pride and dedication. Jennifer and I are heartbroken by her loss and the significant impact her passing leaves on the larger San Diego community," Newsom stated. "We join her family, friends, and fellow officers in mourni

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