They were riding scooters that were struck by a box truck
September 27, 2025 | Fullerton, CA
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A tragic accident occurred when a box truck struck two Cal State Fullerton students on electric scooters resulting in severe injuries at the intersection of Associated Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard.
What Happened in the Crash?
Cal State Fullerton students Lauren Turner and Ashlyn Gwynn were seriously injured when a box truck collided with their scooters on Associated Road near Yorba Linda Boulevard.
Two young women from the Cal State Fullerton womens soccer team were involved in a serious collision with a box truck. They were rushed to a nearby trauma center for urgent care.
Key details include
- Date September 27 2025
- Time Around 7 p.m.
- Location Intersection of Associated Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard Fullerton California
- Victims Lauren Turner 19 and Ashlyn Gwynn 19
- Injuries Critical and severe injuries needing specialized treatment
- Vehicle Involved Ford Econoline E350 box truck
- Direction of Travel Everyone was heading south on Associated Road
- Driver Information Details not disclosed by officials
- Investigation Status Active investigation by Fullerton Police Department
- Support Efforts GoFundMe campaigns set up by families for medical costs Lauren Turner Ashlyn Gwynn
Why Do These Accidents Happen?
Collisions with large vehicles like box trucks can arise from issues such as tired drivers poor observation and excessive speed. Information from organizations like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA shows that truck-related incidents are a major road safety problem.
Common Causes of Large Truck Crashes |
Description |
Source |
|---|
Driver Fatigue |
Long hours on the road causing tiredness and slower responses |
FMCSA |
Inadequate Surveillance |
Not fully checking the area overlooking others like scooter users |
NHTSA Large Truck Crash Causation Study |
Speeding |
Going too quickly for the conditions or traffic |
NHTSA |
Distraction |
Using phones or other distractions inside the vehicle |
CDC |
Vehicle Maintenance Issues |
Faulty brakes tires or parts due to poor upkeep |
FMCSA |
These elements stress the importance of vigilance and following safety rules for commercial driving.
Expert Insights
Newsline includes perspectives from national legal analysts to offer wider understanding of events like this based on their deep knowledge in vehicle accident matters.
Insights from Candice Bond
“A skilled attorney can protect an injured victim from trucking companies which often send their investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize in an attempt to defend a negligent truck driver. In cases such as this an attorney has the resources to review applicable insurance coverage hire expert witnesses run background checks and locate witnesses.”
– Candice Bond Managing Partner at Bond Legal
Key takeaways
- Detailed probes are essential for keeping evidence safe.
- Truck firms might move fast to safeguard their position.
- Specialist tools can balance things for those hurt.
Insights from Stefano Formica
“It is vital for victims to hire an attorney when filing a personal injury claim which allows them to negotiate with an insurance company on behalf of a client. Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. However an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”
– Stefano Formica Of Counsel with Bond Legal
Key takeaways
- Handling injury claims can be tough after an incident.
- Dealing with insurance needs expert support.
- Proper payment covers health money and life quality effects.
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