What began as a normal September evening for two Cal State Fullerton athletes turned into a nightmare that would shake an entire university — and ultimately claim the life of one of its brightest young stars.
Lauren Turner, a 19-year-old sophomore and standout defensive midfielder for the Titans women’s soccer team, died on November 7, nearly six weeks after she and teammate Ashlyn Gwynn were struck by a box truck while riding electric scooters near campus, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Turner never regained consciousness.
Her grieving family shared the heartbreaking update in a GoFundMe post, writing
“Early this morning, our sweet Lauren fell asleep in the Lord. Our hearts areContinue reading…
