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UCLA Football Player Killed In Car Accident

Anne Artley |
September 8, 2013 | 2:18 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

 

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UCLA freshman football player Nick Pasquale, 20, passed away after a car hit him early Sunday morning.

Orange County, Calif. Police were called at 1:27 a.m. after the wide receiver’s body was found on the road. 

Two cars were approaching Pasquale, and one dodged him while the other did not, according to the San Clemente Times.

Alcohol use was not involved in the crash, but Pasquale’s activities leading up to the incident are unknown. 

Pasquale was a redshirted player, meaning he was kept out of varsity play for one year to practice more and extend his eligibility.

Green Bay Packer and former Bruin, Datone Jones, tweeted, “Rip to my UCLA brother Nick Pasquale you will be missed love you bro.”

KTLA reported that a vigil for Pasquale is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Sunday outside San Clemente High.

 

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