Camdan McWright, 18, was hit by a school bus while riding an electric scooter near campus, according to officials. He was a standout player at St. Genevieve High School
The San Jose State football team postponed its Saturday matchup after a freshman running back was struck and killed by a school bus Friday morning near the university, officials said.
Camdan McWright, 18, was hit just before 7 a.m. while riding an electric scooter through an intersection blocks from campus, according to university and police officials. California Highway Patrol spokesperson Officer Ross Lee said the scooter rider, later identified as McWright, died at the scene. McWright, of Panorama City, was a standout player at St. Genevieve High School with dreams of becoming a TV sports analyst. He would have turned 19 in December,San Jose State was scheduled to play New Mexico State on Saturday at 3 p.m., but Jeff Konya, director of athletics, said the game would be moved to later this season.
“In light of the tragic circumstances involving Camdan McWright, we have made the decision with New Mexico State to postpone the game,” Konya said in a statement Friday. “We lost an amazing young man tragically this morning,” said Brent Brennan, head coach of San Jose State. “Camdan had a bright future ahead of him, and everyone in this community that had the opportunity to spend time with him knew that. We are still trying to deal with the news of this tragedy and appreciate everyone’s support during these difficult times.”