Newsom orders flags lowered in honor of Travis physician killed in crash
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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered flags at the State Capitol lowered to half-staff in memory of a physician from Travis Air Force Base who was killed in a vehicle crash last week.
Captain Kelliann Leli, 30, died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash in the United Arab Emirates, base officials said on on Saturday. Details about the crash were scarce, and military officials said the incident remains under investigation.
Captain Leli was assigned to David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, a military installation near Fairfield. She was originally from New Jersey.
The full text of the statement issued by the Governor’s Office on Monday is below:
On behalf of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor Air Force Captain Kelliann Leli, who bravely gave her life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Partner extend their deepest condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.
In memorial, Governor Newsom ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol.
Captain Kelliann Leli, 30, of Parlin, New Jersey, died November 27 in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Captain Leli was assigned to the 60th Healthcare Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California. She was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
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