College softball player, coach dead after being involved in head-on collision while traveling from game

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A college softball player and her coach are dead after their team bus was involved in a head-on collision in Oregon while traveling home from a game, school officials and law enforcement confirmed over the weekend. 

Kiley Jones, a freshman on the Umpqua Community College’s softball team, and head coach Jami Strinz were tragically killed on Friday night when the team’s bus was struck by another vehicle while driving home from a game in Coos Bay, Oregon. 

A flower is posted on a direction sign to Umpqua Community College, Oct. 2, 2015, in Roseburg, Ore.  (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

"We are deeply saddened to confirm that one of our student-athletes, Kiley Jones, and one of our coaches, Jami Strinz, lost their lives in the accident. Additional staff and students remain in hospitals in Eugene and Portland. UCC hearts are breaking with this news, and we ask the community to keep the families and all of those affected in their thoughts and prayers," UCC President Dr. Rachel Pokrandt said in a statement. 

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"These individuals were cherished members of our campus—an exceptional student-athlete, and a passionate and talented coach. Our entire community is grieving this tragic loss, and our heartfelt condolences are with their families, teammates, and loved ones. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and offer privacy for the families during this difficult time. Support services are available to all students, faculty, and staff. Please join us in holding space for grief and reflection as we honor these individuals."

According to an accident report from the Oregon State Police,