San Jose State football player fatally struck by bus while riding e-scooter
A San Jose State University football running back was killed when he was struck by a school bus while riding an electric scooter, officials said Friday.
A San Jose State University football running back was killed when he was struck by a school bus while riding an electric scooter, officials said Friday.
The university identified the athlete as Camdan McWright, 18, of Los Angeles, a freshman. He played in one game, an Oct. 7 matchup against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, according to team records.
"The loss of our student is heartbreaking and devastating for our San José State community," university president Steve Perez said in a statement. "We grieve for Camdan, his family, friends, teammates and the Spartan family."
Camdan McWright.Courtesy San Jose State SpartansThe Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office said could not release any information until relatives had been notified of the death.
The California Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident that happened not far from campus, said McWright rode the scooter into the path of the San Jose Unified School District bus before 7 a.m. Friday and was struck.
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