Saint Mary’s College Rugger Dies Following Training Run On Lafayette-Moraga Trail Friday

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A sophomore player for the Saint Mary’s College rugby squad died after he was stricken while running with teammates on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail Friday.

This site Flashed a report of a medical emergency on the trail between Stafford Drive and the college at 1928 Saint Mary’s Road at approximately 4:15pm with a person down on the trail. First responders arrived to render life-saving measures but the player, subsequently identified as Dominic Peterson, 19, was ultimately declared deceased.

News of Peterson’s death rocked the college community and the close-knit rugby squad in particular.

“This is heartbreaking for our community and our deepest sympathies are with his family and loved ones,” the college wrote in a social media post. “Dominic’s smile was contagious and one that would brighten a room when he entered. He always gave 100% effort and encouraged those around him to do the same.” 

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6 Comments

  1. Susan Haas on Sep 6, 2026 at 2:28 am

    Far too young. RIP

  2. Teresa Glenn on Sep 6, 2026 at 9:37 am

    I shivered when I heard all those sirens and thought this is going to be bad and apparently it was. My condolences.

  3. Sassy on Sep 6, 2026 at 10:03 am

    Stricken?

    • NEWS24-680 on Sep 6, 2026 at 10:35 am

      Yes.

      • Linda on Sep 6, 2026 at 11:08 am

        It’s grammatically correct but an interesting very choice – I definitely though he was struck by vehicle in my first read.

        • NEWS24-680 on Sep 6, 2026 at 11:23 am

          Thanks for very checking but, yes… and we don’t get many (any?) vehicle strikes on the LafMoraga Trail.

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