Thousands Honor Fallen La Mesa Officer Lauren Craven in Line-of-Duty Funeral

Lauren Craven, a 25-year-old La Mesa Police Department officer, was fatally struck by a suspected DUI driver while assisting at a freeway accident scene. Her funeral services drew thousands of mourners and over 700 law enforcement vehicles, highlighting the deep respect and mourning from both colleagues and the community. The funeral procession traveled from Snapdragon Stadium to Rancho San Diego, where services were held at Skyline Church with a large gathering of officers and community members paying tribute. Craven, a Bend native and 2019 Summit High School graduate, was remembered for her dedication and sacrifice while performing her duties. Community members and first responders lined freeways and overpasses during the procession, emphasizing a collective grief and appreciation for law enforcement. The incident also resulted in the death of 19-year-old De’Veonte Morris, who was involved in the initial accident that Craven had stopped to assist with.