Camden McCrite, player in Football in San Jose State The team died after being hit by a school bus while riding an electric scooter, authorities confirmed Friday.
The university said it is cooperating with California Highway Patrolthe San Jose Police Department, SJSU Student Affairs and SJSU Athletics in the aftermath of the death.
“We tragically lost an amazing young man this morning,” San Jose State Spartans coach Brent Brennan said. “Kamdan had a bright future ahead of him, and everyone in this community who has had the opportunity to spend time with him knows that. We are still trying to deal with the news of this tragedy and appreciate everyone’s support in these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCrite family, and I want them to know that we are all here.” For them. Kamdan will always be in our hearts, and we will miss him dearly.”
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McCrite, 18, was a native of Sylmar, California.
The bus hit the new student while he was running back two blocks away San Jose State Campus.
According to the CHP, at least 14 students were on the plane at the time of the accident, which was reported just before 7 a.m.
Authorities confirmed that the bus entered the intersection while the traffic light was green.
San Jose State Spartans running back Camden McCrite carries the ball during a game against the UNLV Rebels at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California, on October 7, 2022.
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“The 18-year-old pedestrian who was riding an electric scooter was traveling south on 10th Street and entered the intersection at the pedestrian crossing and was crossing to the opposite sidewalk,” CHP officer Mike Lee said. “He was in the crosswalk when the bus hit him. [He] They were mortally wounded on the spot at the scene.”
San Jose State Spartans turning their back Camden McCrite takes a handover from quarterback Chivan Cordero during a game against the UNLV Rebels at CFCU Stadium in San Jose, California, on October 7, 2022.
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Authorities said McCrite was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and the scooter was rented.
“We have all been crushed by the tragic loss of Camden McCrite. The San Jose State community is very close, and the campus is devastated. We lost a smart and talented young man very soon. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the San Jose State Athletic Director Jeff Konya said in a statement.”
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Brent Brennan, coach of the San Jose State Spartans, talks to his crew on his headset during a game against the UNLV Rebels at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California, on October 7, 2022.
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Temporary School Principal Steve Perez also offered his condolences, saying, “The loss of our student is heartbreaking and devastating to the San Jose State community. We mourn Camden, his family, friends, teammates, and the Spartan family.”
McWright has had three campaigns this season for the Spartans.
The team came out of the loss against the Fresno State Bulldogs. After the game, the Fresno State football program put a Coach on administrative leave After that you broke the window glass in the trunk.
The Spartans are scheduled to play New Mexico State in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Saturday.
