What began as a typical September evening for two Cal State Fullerton athletes quickly turned into a nightmare that shook the entire university — and ultimately claimed 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, passed away on November 7, nearly six weeks after she and teammate Ashlyn Gwynn were struck by a box truck while riding electric scooters near campus, the Fullerton Police Department reported.