By Crash News Writer 
Los Angeles, CA (June 23, 2025) – A devastating crash on the southbound side of the 405 Freeway near Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood claimed the life of an LAPD sergeant early Monday morning.
According to reports, Sgt. Shiou Deng had stopped to assist those involved in an earlier crash near the Getty Center around 2:30 a.m. when he was fatally struck by another vehicle. One civilian died in the initial collision, and a third individual sustained injuries. Sgt. Deng was transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A member of the force for nearly 27 years, Sgt. Deng served in the department’s mental evaluation unit and was recently assigned to the West Los Angeles Division. He is survived by his wife. Authorities issued a SigAlert as traffic became severely backed up, urging commuters to seek alternate routes.
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