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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Dies During Baker to Vegas Relay Race
The deputy suffered a fatal medical emergency during the 120-mile law enforcement relay race that spans from Baker, California, to Las Vegas, an event held annually since 1985.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Levi Vargas, 30, died on Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the annual Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race, the LASD announced on Sunday, March 29.
- Held annually since 1985, the 120-mile race challenges law enforcement teams to run from Baker, California, through the desert to the Las Vegas Strip.
- Vargas, an 11-year veteran of the San Dimas Station, joined the Department as a Custody Assistant in 2015 and graduated from Academy Class 413.
- The LASD said it was "shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss," noting the loss is "felt across the entire LASD family."
- Vargas is survived by his wife, parents, and siblings; colleagues remembered him for his "professionalism, commitment, and compassion to our communities.
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LASD deputy, 30, dies in Baker to Vegas relay race
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LASD deputy dies in Baker to Vegas relay race
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy died after suffering a medical emergency while participating in the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race this weekend, the department announced Sunday. “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our San Dimas sheriff’s deputy who passed away after suffering a medical emergency while participating in the 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Rel…
·Los Angeles, United States
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