A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay, the department announced early Sunday. Department officials said they were "shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss." For Los Angeles law enforcement, the Baker to Vegas race is the premier sporting event of the year. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department usually sends a couple of dozen teams. In a statement, officials with the U.S. attorney's office in L.A., which also participates in the race, said they were "shocked and saddened" by the death.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 30, 2026 02:52 UTC