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College soccer star dies six weeks after tragic scooter crash<\/strong><\/p>\n What began as a routine September evening for two Cal State Fullerton athletes turned into a tragedy that would shake an entire university \u2014 and ultimately claim the life of one of its most promising young stars.<\/p>\n Lauren Turner, a 19-year-old sophomore and standout defensive midfielder for the Titans women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n The collision left both athletes with life-threatening injuries and sent shockwaves through the CSUF community.<\/p>\n Turner never regained consciousness.<\/p>\n Her grieving family shared the heartbreaking update in a GoFundMe post, writing:<\/p>\n \u201cEarly this morning, our sweet Lauren fell asleep in the Lord. Our hearts are broken, and our family is forever changed. We will miss her beyond measure, yet we take great comfort in knowing she is now in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n Those who knew Lauren describe her as the teammate who brought light, humor, and heart into every room. Her family\u2019s statement reflected that warmth:<\/p>\n \u201cLauren 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\u2026 Her teammates and coaches have shared countless stories of her positivity, humor, competitiveness, and leadership \u2013 reminders of the light she carried both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n Turner\u2019s impact was immediate. She appeared in all 20 matches during her freshman season and entered her sophomore year as a reliable starter.<\/p>\n Her team echoed the sentiment in their tribute:<\/p>\n \u201cLauren was the funniest, most charismatic, and loving teammate you could ever ask for\u2026 The impact she made on the Titans women\u2019s soccer program is immeasurable. She will be dearly missed by everyone but forever remembered by her Titan family. We love you Lauren, our No. 5 Forever.\u201d<\/p>\n On September 27, Turner and Gwynn were riding electric scooters around 7 p.m. on Associated Road near campus, heading to a CSUF men\u2019s soccer match, when a box truck traveling in the same lane struck them.<\/p>\n Police said both players were riding without helmets, and early findings indicate that neither alcohol nor drugs were factors.<\/p>\n Both scooters were left mangled in the roadway as investigators worked to determine how the collision occurred.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we got news of this incident, a part of me died,\u201d leadership coach Ali Malaekeh told CBS.<\/p>\n Turner suffered catastrophic head trauma and was rushed to the ICU, where she remained in a coma until her death. Gwynn, also critically injured, spent a month in the ICU before being transferred to a step-down unit.<\/p>\n Her family described her survival as remarkable:<\/p>\n \u201cWe are witnessing a miracle in her healing.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, they acknowledge Gwynn faces a long and difficult road ahead \u2014 one that will involve physical, occupational, speech, and swallow therapy. Doctors estimate she will require one to two years of rehabilitation.<\/p>\n In response to the tragedy, Cal State Fullerton head coach Demian Brown introduced a new safety policy: all athletes who ride electric scooters must now wear helmets.<\/p>\n Brown said the change aligns with similar decisions at colleges across the country.<\/p>\n \u201cSo many schools, so many programs have initiated their own helmet rules for their teams,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n His hope is that this measure prevents other programs from experiencing a similar loss.<\/p>\n \u201cIf anything can come out of it, if we can do something to prevent something like this happening somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n Turner\u2019s death has devastated not only her teammates but the wider Titan community. Throughout the season, players have worn custom wristbands embroidered with \u201cLT5 \u2013 AG7\u201d to honor both injured teammates.<\/p>\n Support continues to pour in. Turner\u2019s GoFundMe has surpassed $105,000, while fundraising efforts for Gwynn approach $66,000.<\/p>\n Lauren Turner was more than a gifted athlete; she was a connector, a source of joy, a teammate who lifted others up with her humor and spirit.<\/p>\n Her family expressed it simply and powerfully:<\/p>\n \u201cHer laughter was a reflection of the joy God placed in her heart.\u201d<\/p>\n Her loss leaves a heartbreak that words can scarcely capture, but her presence \u2014 her kindness, her energy, her leadership \u2014 will continue to live on in the stands, on the field, and in the hearts of all who loved her for years to come.<\/p>\n College soccer star dies six weeks after tragic scooter crash What began as a routine September evening for two Cal State Fullerton athletes turned into a tragedy that would shake an entire university \u2014 and ultimately claim the life of one of its most promising young stars. 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