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College of San Mateo football player Ja'Marion Grace killed in car crash

The 19-year-old freshman defensive back died in a solo vehicle wreck on Highway 101; two teammates were injured.

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What to know

  • Ja'Marion Grace, a 19-year-old CSM freshman defensive back, was killed in a solo car crash on Highway 101 near San Jose early Sunday; two teammates were also injured.
  • Grace, known as 'Pop,' was from Fairfield and graduated from Vanden High School in June 2025 before joining the Bulldogs.
  • The college and football program are mobilizing community support; a GoFundMe has raised over $15,600 of a $28,000 goal for funeral expenses.

“Pop's family, friends, and entire community are being asked to come together and support them as they navigate this devastating loss.”

Dominique Suber, GoFundMe organizer · Yahoo Sports ↗

Ja'Marion Grace College of San Mateo freshman defensive backCollege of San Mateo Community collegeJennifer Taylor CSM PresidentDominique Suber GoFundMe organizer

College of San Mateo football player Ja'Marion Grace killed in car crash
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    CSM football team remembers Grace as 'a brother'

    The football team posted on social media that Grace was 'not just a teammate - he was a brother.' A GoFundMe campaign was organized to support the family with funeral expenses, raising $15,691 toward a $28,000 goal by Monday evening.

    “not just a teammate - he was a brother…”
    — CSM football team
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    College of San Mateo identifies Grace as killed student-athlete

    The college confirmed Monday that Ja'Marion Grace, a freshman defensive back known as 'Pop,' was killed in the crash. Two other student-athletes were injured—one hospitalized with serious injuries, the other recovering at home. College President Jennifer Taylor met with the football program and noted the 'immense care and togetherness' among players and coaches.

    “There are no words that can truly prepare a mother to bury her child. No mother should ever have to experience that kind of heartbreak.”
    — GoFundMe organizer Dominique Suber
    1. 3 outlets College football player killed, 2 teammates injured in car crash

      first by PennLive, 1d ago · also MassLive, The Oregonian

    2. 1 outlet College of San Mateo football player killed in car wreck, two other teammates injured

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

  3. background

    Ja'Marion Grace killed in solo car crash on Highway 101 — A 2013 Ford Fusion lost control while driving northbound on Highway 101 at Yerba Buena Road in San Jose at about 2:06 a.m. Sunday. Grace, 19, of Fairfield, was ejected and died from his injuries. The 19-year-old driver from San Mateo was taken to the hospital with major injuries.