The collision left both athletes with life-threatening injuries and sent waves of shock through the CSUF community.

Turner never regained consciousness.

Her grieving family shared the heartbreaking update in a GoFundMe post, writing

“Early this morning, our sweet Lauren fell asleep in the Lord. Our hearts are broken, and our family is forever changed. We will miss her beyond measure, yet we take great comfort in knowing she is now in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

A promising young athlete

Those who knew Lauren describe her as the kind of teammate who made every room brighter and every practice lighter. Her family’s statement captured that spirit:

“Lauren approached everything she did with heart and joy. She was funny, full of life, and