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Emergency crews responded immediately, but she later succumbed to her injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The La Mesa Police Department said Craven was acting selflessly to protect and assist others at the time of the crash, calling her death a devastating loss for the department and the community she served.\u201cWhile assisting the motorists, Officer Craven was struck by an oncoming vehicle. 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