College soccer star dies six weeks after
1. Tragic Accident
A normal September night turned devastating for Cal State Fullerton athletes Lauren Turner and
Ashlyn Gwynn when a box truck hit them while they rode electric scooters near campus.
Turner, 19, never regained consciousness and died on November 7.
2. Family & Team Tributes
Her family wrote, “Our hearts are broken… yet we take great comfort in knowing she is now in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior.”
Teammates remembered her positivity, saying, “The impact she made… is immeasurable.”
3. Aftermath of the Crash
Police said helmets were not worn, though alcohol and drugs were not involved.
Gwynn survived but faces a long rehabilitation, described by her family as “a miracle in her healing.”
4. Safety Changes & Community Support
Coach Demian Brown created a mandatory helmet rule, hoping
“to prevent something like this happening somewhere else.”
GoFundMe donations continue to support both families.
