Crime & Safety
Update: Bicyclist Dies from Injuries Suffered in Minivan Crash
Debra H. Deem, 58, is critically injured while riding her bike on East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive.
Editor's note: This story was originally published on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m.
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 on Tuesday, and was pronounced dead
Manzella said Deem was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
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 on Tuesday, and was pronounced dead
Manzella said Deem was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
No other information was immediately available.
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