UCLA Wide Receiver Killed in Pedestrian Auto Accident
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Car accidents can happen at any moment and have the potential to be fatal.
A UCLA wide receiver was killed in an auto accident on Sunday, September 8, around 1:27 a.m. Nick Pasquale was a 20 year old football player for UCLA. He was hit as a pedestrian by a vehicle in San Clemente while walking in a residential neighborhood and died early on Sunday morning, according to the Orange County Coroner’s office.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has said that the investigation into the incident is ongoing but that they have interviewed the driver but at this point no arrests have been made. A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department did give some details of the accident, relating that there were two cars driving in tandem, and one of the cars attempted to avoid hitting Pasquale but was unable to. Currently police do not suspect that alcohol was a factor in causing the crash.
Pasquale was a redshirt freshman for the team and a preferred walk-on. He had an all-county career at San Clemente High where he started as a cornerback and as a receiver for both his junior and senior years. His 2011 squad finished as the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division runner-up. Pasquale’s coach at UCLA, Jim Mora, said “This is a tragic loss. Nick was an outstanding young man who had a positive impact on everyone who knew him. He was a great teammate who was loved and respected by his entire team. Our thoughts are with the Pasquale family.”
Jaime Ortiz was the defensive coordinator for the Tritons when Pasquale played on the team and he is now the current coach. Ortiz said, speaking about Pasquale, “He was a stud. He was a hard-nosed kid who gave you everything he had… He was the heart and soul of our team during that time.” Pasquale had visited the campus on Friday night to watch a game and this was when Ortiz last saw him. Ortiz said that Pasquale was a frequent visitor, always wearing his UCLA colors. The coach and player hugged after the game and Ortiz wished him good luck.
Anyone can be involved in a car accident. Since you may be entitled to compensation for injuries or damages cause by another person's negligence, it is important to seek the legal advice of an experienced car accident lawyer following a car accident.
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Christopher Hoffmann is a personal injury lawyer based in St. Louis, Missouri. With nearly 15 years of experience and thousands of successful cases to his credit, attorney Christopher Hoffmann focuses his practice exclusively on handling injury claims arising out of car accidents. His sole focus is on helping the victims of car accidents receive full and fair compensation.
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has said that the investigation into the incident is ongoing but that they have interviewed the driver but at this point no arrests have been made. A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department did give some details of the accident, relating that there were two cars driving in tandem, and one of the cars attempted to avoid hitting Pasquale but was unable to. Currently police do not suspect that alcohol was a factor in causing the crash.
Pasquale was a redshirt freshman for the team and a preferred walk-on. He had an all-county career at San Clemente High where he started as a cornerback and as a receiver for both his junior and senior years. His 2011 squad finished as the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division runner-up. Pasquale’s coach at UCLA, Jim Mora, said “This is a tragic loss. Nick was an outstanding young man who had a positive impact on everyone who knew him. He was a great teammate who was loved and respected by his entire team. Our thoughts are with the Pasquale family.”
Jaime Ortiz was the defensive coordinator for the Tritons when Pasquale played on the team and he is now the current coach. Ortiz said, speaking about Pasquale, “He was a stud. He was a hard-nosed kid who gave you everything he had… He was the heart and soul of our team during that time.” Pasquale had visited the campus on Friday night to watch a game and this was when Ortiz last saw him. Ortiz said that Pasquale was a frequent visitor, always wearing his UCLA colors. The coach and player hugged after the game and Ortiz wished him good luck.
Anyone can be involved in a car accident. Since you may be entitled to compensation for injuries or damages cause by another person's negligence, it is important to seek the legal advice of an experienced car accident lawyer following a car accident.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann is a personal injury lawyer based in St. Louis, Missouri. With nearly 15 years of experience and thousands of successful cases to his credit, attorney Christopher Hoffmann focuses his practice exclusively on handling injury claims arising out of car accidents. His sole focus is on helping the victims of car accidents receive full and fair compensation.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
