SAN JOSE, Calif. (KCBS RADIO) – The victim of a fatal bus accident this Friday morning near San Jose State University was a player for the school's football team.
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That victim, Camdan McWright, was an 18-year-old freshman and would have turned 19 in December. He was a former star player for his high school in Los Angeles and was playing his first season for the university.
He was struck by a school bus while riding an electric scooter through an intersection a few blocks south of campus.
No one on the bus was injured.
This death adds to an already long list of traffic fatalities in San Jose.
"I feel like around here, the way people navigate the one-way streets, the way people navigate in general is without much regard for pedestrians," said fellow San Jose State student Miguel Velasquez.
"There's always a chance of nearly getting hit around here," he said. "And I'm on a scooter too."
The university has issued a statement offering condolences for the loss and promising counseling to students and staff members.
"We lost an amazing young man tragically this morning. Camdan had a bright future ahead of him and everyone in this community that had the opportunity to spend time with him knew that," said San José State Football Head Coach Brent Brennan in the statement. "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 California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
According to the statement by the university, the school is working with CHP as well as the San Jose Police Department, SJSU University Police Department, SJSU Student Affairs and SJSU Athletics in the aftermath of this tragic accident.
The upcoming game on Saturday at New Mexico State at 3 p.m. in Las Cruces, N.M., is pending, according to the statement.
"SJSU will do what's best for the student-athletes," said the statement.
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