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Woman arrested for automobile homicide after allegedly striking, killing pedestrian while on phone

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BOUNTIFUL, Utah (ABC4) — A woman has been arrested for automobile homicide after she allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian in May 2026. Documents state she was on her phone while driving prior to the incident.

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