Ayden Salek belonged to the American Cancer Society, was a student representative on the South Pasadena School Board and wrote for the South Pasadena High School newspaper. He died after attending a house party in Altadena Saturday night.
The party had been advertised on Facebook for two weeks and was sponsored by a group of party promoters. It was hosted by an 18-year-old female at her home.
Partygoers paid a $5 entry fee and alcohol was provided, the police statement said.
After spending approximately two hours at the party, the group of friends decided to return to South Pasadena. Salek was observed by his friends to be unconscious but breathing.
He was placed in the back of the car and driven to the residence on Diamond. When they arrived, one of his friends checked on Salek but could not find a pulse. One of them called a friend who lived nearby who reportedly knew CPR, the police statement said.
“When the friend arrived, Salek was removed from the car, CPR was begun, and 9-1-1 was called,” the statement said.
Paramedics arrived a short time later and took Salek to Huntington.
Police interviewed the party promoters and host, officials said. South Pasadena detectives are working with the county District Attorney’s Office to determine what charges may be appropriate, officials said.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday.
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