Deputy Ira Ynigo, a seven-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, after an off-duty traffic collision.
The Sheriff's Department announced Ynigo's death on X on Saturday, Oct. 17, describing the loss as tragic.
Ynigo joined the department in 2019 after graduating from Academy Class No. 441, KTLA reported. He began his career at Men's Central Jail before transferring to the Central Court Bureau, where he had served as a bailiff since 2025.
"Throughout his years of service, Deputy Ynigo was a valued member of the department, and his dedication will be remembered by those who had the privilege of serving alongside him," the Sheriff's Department said in its statement.
Authorities have not released details about the collision, including where it occurred or the circumstances of the crash.
