Vivian Crowder dies in fatal La Mesa incident
Fatal La Mesa death of Vivian Crowder, 71 – Obituary
Vivian Crowder, 71, was found deceased next to a freeway onramp in La Mesa after going missing more than a month ago. Her body was discovered on Monday morning near the connector from La Mesa Boulevard to the eastbound I-8 freeway.
Crowder had been missing since October 29, when she was last seen walking near state Route 125. She suffered from dementia, which may have contributed to her disappearance.
The La Mesa Police Department, alongside other agencies, had been actively searching for her. While the cause of death has not yet been determined, the investigation is ongoing with the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s involvement. Crowder’s family has requested privacy during this difficult time.