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College football The player died weeks after she and a teammate were hit by a box truck while riding electric scooters in California in September, school officials said this week. She was only 19.
Cal State Fullerton Women's soccer player Lauren Turner died Nov. 7, nearly six weeks after she suffered life-threatening injuries when she and teammate Ashlyn Gwynn were hit by a box truck.
Police said at the time that alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors in the crash. The Fullerton Police Department told Fox News Digital that the investigation is “ongoing and still active.” (Cal State Fullerton Athletics)
“The Cal State Fullerton Athletics Department is heartbroken to announce the passing of women's soccer student-athlete Lauren Turner, who passed away on Friday, November 7, after spending nearly six weeks in the intensive care unit following a tragic off-campus traffic accident,” the university announced in a news release Monday.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, Christopher and Christina, her sisters Nicolette and Victoria, her teammates, coaches, staff, friends and everyone who was lucky enough to know her.”
The women's soccer team also released a statement calling Turner “the funniest, most charismatic and loving teammate you could ever imagine.”
“The impact she has had on the Titans women’s soccer program is immeasurable. She will be greatly missed by everyone but will always be remembered by her Titan family. We love you Lauren, our number 5 forever.”
Fullerton Police Department were dispatched to the area following reports of a traffic accident involving a car and two electric scooters on September 27 around 7 p.m. Police found two women “in the roadway with serious, life-threatening injuries.”
According to police, the initial investigation revealed that the two football players were riding scooters in the southbound lane when they were “collided” by a box truck in the same lane.
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Police said at the time that alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors in the crash. The Fullerton Police Department told Fox News Digital that the investigation is “ongoing and still active.”
In a statement released as part of a GoFundMe campaign in support of Turner, her family thanked others for the “outpouring of love, prayers and support.”
“Early this morning our sweet Lauren fell asleep in the Lord. Our hearts are broken and our family is forever changed. We will miss her immensely, but we take great comfort in knowing that she is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” the statement said.
In a statement released as part of a GoFundMe campaign in support of Turner, her family thanked others for the “outpouring of love, prayers and support.” (Cal State Fullerton Athletics)
“Lauren approached everything she did with heart and joy. She was funny, full of life and had a gift for making people laugh and feel at ease. Her laugh was a reflection of the joy God placed in her heart. As a dedicated soccer player, she was known for her encouragement, determination and the way she lifted the spirits of those around her. Her teammates and coaches shared countless stories about her positivity, humor, competitiveness and leadership – reminders of the light, which she carried both on and off the field.”
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According to a GoFundMe campaign set up for Gwynn, she was transferred to the “step-down unit” after a month-long stay in the intensive care unit. Her family hopes to transfer her to TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas for rehabilitation.
(Left) Lauren Turner, 19, and teammate Ashlyn Gwynn, a Cal State Fullerton soccer player, were hit by a truck while riding electric scooters in California on Sept. 27. Both athletes suffered life-threatening injuries, but Turner died from her injuries on November 7. Gwynn remains hospitalized. (GoFundMe)
“While she has a long road to recovery, we are reminded that she will have her ups and downs, but here's what we know. “Ashlyn tries to communicate by nodding her head and speaking, she can move her arms and legs with purpose, and she can track moving objects with her eyes,” the Oct. 30 report said.
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