College Soccer Star Dies Six Weeks After Tragic Scooter Crash — A Campus Mourns, A Family Grieves, and a Community Reflects

From the moment she arrived at Cal State Fullerton, Lauren made an impact.
She played in all 20 matches her freshman season — a rare accomplishment for a first-year player — and had already established herself as a reliable, talented starter during her sophomore year.

Her teammates echoed the same sentiment in a tribute of their own:

“Lauren was the funniest, most charismatic, and loving teammate you could ever ask for. The impact she made on the Titans women’s soccer program is immeasurable. She will always be loved and remembered by her Titan family. Our No. 5 Forever.”

Her jersey number, 5, became a symbol of strength and unity in the wake of her accident.

The Night Everything Changed

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