LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Los Angeles Police Detective, Amber Leist, has been identified as the pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday while assisting an elderly woman cross the street.
Leist, 41, a 12-year veteran of the sheriff’s department, was off-duty, when she stopped to help a senior cross the street when she was fatally struck by a passing vehicle on Sunday.
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Leist worked as a school resource officer and a patrol officer before reaching the rank of detective. She leaves behind two sons, ages 17 and 20, the older of whom is on active duty with the Navy.
An off-duty detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department died when she was hit by a car just moments after helping an elderly woman cross the street, reports WYMT.
The driver remained at the scene and attempted to render aid, according to Los Angeles Police Commander Marc Reina.
Leist was taken to the hospital, where she died of her injuries.
The incident is being investigated as a tragic accident at this point.
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