Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Laguna Beach Bicyclist Dies From Crash Injuries

A woman from Laguna Beach, who was critically injured Tuesday afternoon when a minivan struck her bike, died today, officials reported.

Debra H. Deem, 58, was hit by a white minivan about 4:30 p.m. while riding her bike along East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach police spokeswoman Jennifer Manzella said.

Deem was taken to Mission Hospital in critical condition. 

Manzella said Deem was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash but still suffered major head injuries.


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