Sonja Strom Accident – The community of Castle Rock, Colorado, and the University of California, San Diego, are mourning the tragic loss of Sonja Strom, who passed away on September 2, 2025, following a devastating accident.

Sonja was a dedicated student at UC San Diego, where she was admired for her determination, curiosity, and the kindness she extended to everyone she met. Her friends and peers remember her as someone who brought light and warmth to every space she entered.

A beloved daughter, friend, and classmate, Sonja’s passing leaves a profound void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Though her time was cut heartbreakingly short, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, her community in Castle Rock, and the UC San Diego family she built.

Funeral and memorial service details will be shared by the family in the coming days as they grieve this unimaginable loss.