Missing UC Berkeley Student Eloi Vasquez Found Dead Near L.A. Freeway

March 31, 2015 2:38 AM EDT

The body of a missing UC Berkeley student and soccer player was found by police near a Los Angeles freeway Saturday.

Eloi Vasquez, 19, was reportedly hit by a car on California’s Interstate-10 after he attended a fraternity party near the University of Southern California. According to friends, the athlete was not heard from after he left the party to visit the beach.

Local soccer teams and several national athletic organizations expressed their condolences. Funeral arrangements are being made.

Our condolences to the family of @CalMensSoccer player Eloi Vasquez.
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) March 30, 2015

We join with Cal in mourning the loss of soccer player Eloi Vasquez. (via @CalAthletics) pic.twitter.com/T7jn6tEIkF
— NCAA (@NCAA) March 31, 2015

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