San Jose State football player Camdan McWright struck, killed by bus while riding e-scooter
A San Jose State University football player was killed early Friday morning when he was hit by a bus while riding his e-scooter en route to a workout.
Camdan McWright, 18, was hit just before 7 a.m. by a school bus, which was transporting 15 children at the time. Surveillance video shows the tragic incident. He had stopped briefly to allow oncoming traffic to pass, and attempted to cross when the bus drove through the intersection. Police have disclosed that the bus had a green light at the time of the collision.
"I just can't imagine my life without him," said Tina McWright, Camdan's mother. "We just love him so much and such a terrible loss."
She said that she had just spoken to him on the phone Thursday night, as he packed his bags for a trip to New Mexico for a scheduled game.
"He would want everyone to learn from him, no matter how bad it hurts you have to keep fighting and keep going on," Tina said.
He had just graduated from high school, and was in the midst of his first season as a Spartan.
After learning the news, SJSU Head Coach Brent Brennan issued a statement, which read:
"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. 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."
SJSU's Saturday matchup against New Mexico State University was postponed to allow players time to grieve.
Prior to enrolling at SJSU, McWright was a star athlete and running back at St. Genevieve High School in Panorama City, where he won player of the year twice.
He is remembered fondly by former faculty at St. Genevieve, who described him as warm and loving.
"Any parent would love to have him as a son," said Marlon Archey, SGHS athletic director. "Great student, great athlete, but most of all he was just kind, he was warm. Always wanted to help."
"The best way I can describe him is that he was a lighthouse on this campus," said Dan Horn, the President-Principal at St. Genevieve. "Over a thousand students, and every student and teacher on this campus knew his name, knew who he was and loved him."
Prior to their game Friday evening, St. Genevieve players opted to continue as scheduled to honor McWright. Former teammates brought the jersey from his senior season in 2021 and kept it on the sideline during the game.
"Extremely proud of all the things he accomplished," said SGHS Head Coach Billy Parra. "Heartbroken and devastated."
"It's gonna be hard tonight," said William Parra, who played with McWright at SGHS. "If he was here with me on the sidelines he'd want me to keep pushing and lead our team to victory."
Camari McWright, Camdan's sister, issued a statement to CBSLA following the news of the death, hoping to make more about her beloved brother known.
"He was everything. I know you have heard of his accomplishments, but I want to make it known that he did not achieve those things mistakenly. He was and still is the most hard working person I know. He was relentless in the pursuit of his dreams. He left an indelible mark on everyone who he interacted with. I was and am, still so proud to have been able to know him so intimately. He will be forever missed."
