Car crash kills College of San Mateo football player, injures 2 others
On Monday, the school announced the player's death.
The College of San Mateo's football program is grappling with the tragic loss of one of its players and the serious injuries of two others following a single-car accident. On Monday, the Bulldogs announced that Jamarion "Pop" Grace, a 19-year-old defensive back from Fairfield, had died over the weekend. Grace's teammates and coach praised him for his infectious energy and ability to uplift those around him.
A GoFundMe page established for his family described him as "more than just a son, grandson, brother, and friend. He was a light in the lives of everyone who had the blessing of knowing him."
The accident occurred early Sunday morning on Highway 101 near Yerba Buena Road in San Jose. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the crash, which claimed Grace's life and seriously injured two other CSM football players. The identities of the two injured players have not been disclosed by the school, though one passenger has reportedly been released from the hospital.
CSM head football coach Tim Tulloch confirmed that one of the injured players is wide receiver Kavon Collins from Monterey. Grace had previously led his high school team, Vanden High School, to a California Interscholastic Federation Division 3-A state championship in 2024.
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