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Pregnant mother of 9, baby from Moroni die in auto-pedestrian accident

By KSL · Originally published September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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at 1808 E. Dairy Lane just north of Moroni, according to Utah Highway Patrol, who identified Rebeca Hafen, 34, as the pedestrian victim. After being transferred to the hospital, Hafen died from her injuries. "(Rebeca) was out on a walk when she was hit by a car and rushed to the hospital," the GoFundMe stated.

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