Former Sacramento State football star struck and killed by vehicle
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Ivan Garza, a 25-year-old former Sacramento State University football star, was fatally struck by a car while crossing the road in Delano, California, around 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
- The female driver remained at the scene until emergency personnel arrived; Garza was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
- Garza, a proud Delano native and Robert F. Kennedy High School graduate, was remembered as a kind-hearted individual and accomplished athlete who earned All-Big Sky honors at Sacramento State.
- His family is grieving the sudden loss and facing unexpected funeral expenses, while his high school and community have expressed condolences and shared heartfelt tributes.
- The cause of the crash is under investigation, with police yet to determine if drugs or alcohol were involved.
