Mom of Fresno High teen says ‘nothing like this was ever expected’ after son’s sudden death

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Fresno family is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of their son and brother after he collapsed and died during a physical education class earlier this week.

Daniel Padilla, 14, died Monday morning after collapsing during P.E. at Fresno High School. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Daniel’s mother, Kenia Ruiz, said the day began like any other…

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