The Casa Roble High School community is reeling after the loss of 17-year-old football player Julian Snyder, who died in a car crash in Roseville over the weekend. On last evening, a large gathering at the Orangevale school's football field paid homage to the senior, with emotions running high amongst his friends, teammates, and relatives in attendance.
Julian Snyder was killed when the vehicle he was traveling in rolled over and subsequently collided with a second vehicle late Saturday night on Sierra College Boulevard, according to CBS News. Roseville Police revealed the accident occurred between Old Auburn Road and Roseville Parkway around 11:15 p.m. Snyder was pronounced dead at a local hospital following the incident.
The standout lineman, who donned number 52 for the Casa Roble Rams, was recalled for his vibrant character and prowess on the gridiron. His personality shone among his peers and mentors alike. "It just shows the kid was loved at the highest level," Rams head coach Chris Horner said in a statement procured by abc10. In a touching tribute during the memorial ceremony, his fellow lineman pushed the sled one final time to honor Snyder’s memory.
The police confirmed that they are conducting a thorough investigation but have ruled out alcohol and drugs as contributing factors to the fatal crash. Snyder was not the only occupant in the vehicle, and those in the second vehicle impacted by the accident sustained only minor injuries. Snyder's teammate Nick Castillo stated, "Even though he’s not here with me, it feels like he is," in an interview shared by abc10.
A memorial fund has been set up to support the Snyder family during this difficult time. The loss of Julian Snyder is felt deeply within the Casa Roble High School community, especially as his final game, played just a day before the crash, marks the end of the school's football season.
