A six-year-old girl named Mollie died in the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, after being struck by a truck in West Haven, according to a news report by Gephardt Daily. The child was transported to a local hospital in critical condition following the Wednesday evening collision before succumbing to her injuries.
Details of the Collision
The collision occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in the vicinity of 2500 West and 2550 South. A Weber County Sheriff's Office deputy arriving at the scene discovered the collision involving a vehicle and the young girl and immediately provided emergency medical aid, including CPR, as reported by Gephardt Daily.
Medical Response and Fatality
Following the initial emergency response, the child was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. According to Gephardt Daily, the girl was later life-flighted to Primary Children's Hospital, but she passed away from her injuries despite medical efforts. The Weber County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a Thursday morning news release that the child had succumbed to her injuries in the early morning hours.
Family Grieving Loss
The identity of the child has been revealed through a fundraising account established to assist her family with funeral and medical expenses. The account, which was created by the child's uncle, Chad Parks, identified the victim as Mollie. The family of the child, identified in the account as JD and Maddie, is currently grieving the loss of their daughter.
Community Support Efforts
In a statement regarding the tragedy, the fundraising account noted that the family experienced an "unimaginable tragedy" with the death of the six-year-old. The account stated that the funds being raised are intended to help cover funeral costs and medical expenses to ease financial pressure, allowing the family to focus on supporting one another and honoring Mollie's memory.
Ongoing Investigation
The Weber County Sheriff's Office and the Weber Metro C.R.A.S.H. Team are currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to the sheriff's office. Further details regarding the investigation have not been released at this time.
Sheriff's Office Statement
In a news release released on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, the Weber County Sheriff's Office expressed that the thoughts of department members are with the young girl, her family, the first responders, and the community members affected by the incident.
