SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose State running back Camdan McWright died Friday morning when he was hit by a school bus while riding an electric scooter, the school said. He was 18.
McWright was hit in a crosswalk at about 6:51 a.m. PDT about two blocks from the San Jose State campus, KTVU reported. The San Jose Police Department said the San Jose Unified School District bus was carrying 14 students, but no other injuries were reported, according to KGO-TV.
The freshman was pronounced dead at the scene, KPIX-TV reported.
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“We lost an amazing young man tragically this morning,” San Jose State coach Brent Brennan said in a statement. “Camdan had a bright future ahead of him and everyone in this community that had the opportunity to spend time with him knew that. We are still trying to deal with the news of this tragedy, and appreciate everyone’s support during these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McWright family and I want them to know we are all here for them. Camdan will always be in our hearts and he will be profoundly missed.”
The Spartans were scheduled to play at New Mexico State on Saturday night, but the schools announced in a joint statement on Friday evening that the game has been postponed.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the McWright family, the San José State football program, the athletic department, and the university community.
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McWright had appeared in one game for the Spartans this season, CNN reported. He played last week against the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, rushing for six yards and three carries, according to KPIX.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the bus was traveling along Reed Street and had entered the intersection of 10th Street at a green light, KTVU reported. McWright, who was riding the scooter on 10th Street, rode “directly into the path of the oncoming bus,” troopers said.
“The driver of the bus was unable to stop in time,” troopers said in the crash report.
According to California Highway Patrol officer Mike Lee, McWright had rented the scooter from a company named Lime, ESPN reported. He was not wearing a helmet, Lee said.
According to the San Jose State website, McWright played for St. Genevieve High in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was a team captain during his junior and senior seasons and was a two-time MVP in his league.
Last year, McWright was named to the CalHiSports.com first all-state team, according to the Los Angeles Times.
“The loss of our student is heartbreaking and devastating for our San Jose State community,” Steve Perez, San Jose State’s interim president, said in a statement. “We grieve for Camdan, his family, friends, teammates, and the Spartan family. We grieve together and will provide all of the support that Camdan’s family, our students and our football program require to help move through this tragic time.”
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