An Arizona State University football player fatally struck a 23-year-old New Jersey woman while driving under the influence of alcohol in Scottsdale, authorities said.
22-year-old Stanley Lambert, a defensive end for the Sun Devils, is facing two DUI-related charges after he allegedly struck and killed Norah Bruther as the victim attempted to cross Camelback Road just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning, according to authorities.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Bruther is a Moravian College graduate from Sea Girt. She was visiting Scottsdale and staying in the area at the time of the tragic incident,
Lambert, of Tempe, was busted and “booked for one count each of DUI – Impaired to the Slightest Degree and DUI – BAC of .08% or more,” officer Aaron Bolin told Fox 10 Phoenix.
He has since been released from jail and more charges are possible pending lab results for his blood-alcohol level, cops said.
Sun Devils Athletics said they have been made aware of the situation.
“We are aware of the tragic situation over the weekend involving one of our student-athletes,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all involved. We are still gathering information and we do not have any other statement at this time.”
