WASHINGTON — Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer player Lauren Turner has died, nearly six weeks after being struck by a truck while riding a scooter near campus, the university’s athletic department announced Monday .

Turner, a sophomore defender from Tustin, California, died Friday, Nov. 7, after a lengthy stay in the intensive care unit. She was 20.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, Christopher and Christine, her sisters Nicolette and Victoria, her teammates, coaches, staff members, friends and all who were fortunate to know her," the announcement said.

Turner and teammate Ashlyn Gwynn were struck by a truck on Sept. 27 while riding scooters to attend a men’s soccer match. Gwynn remains hospitalized and is expected to recover.

The crash, which occurred on Associate

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