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Driver killed after crashing into public charter school in West Valley

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One person is dead after a fiery crash at a public charter school in West Valley City late Monday night. West Valley Police Sgt. on Sept. 14 at the American Preparatory Academy located near 3100 South and 3600 West. The driver, who has not been identified, was traveling east on 3100 South when they misjudged a turn, went through the parking lot of the school and crashed into the building.

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