Alejandro "Alex" Martinez was one of the 25 cadets from various law enforcement agencies across LA County who was on a training run on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.
The deputy was directing traffic at roughly 9:40 p.m., when a 2006 Ford F-450 pulling a car hauler entered the intersection. Authorities say the trailer struck the deputy.
An Indiana State Trooper died Wednesday night after being struck by a fleeing vehicle while he was deploying spikes. Trooper Aaron N. Smith, 33, served with the Indiana State Police for nearly five years.
"When officers were attempting to close off the road . there was a vehicle that was driving too fast for conditions and actually struck the officers cars as they were out there and pushed the officer into the hole," Chief Kem Braden said.
Deputy Andy Lahera was flown to an area trauma center where he is currently stable, but in critical condtion. The sheriff said he was flung many feet and has many broken bones and internal injuries.