A 6-year-old girl died after being hit by a vehicle on Wednesday, September 23, in West Haven, according to a September 24 report from the Standard-Examiner. The collision occurred near 2500 W 2550 S during the evening hours.
A Weber County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was in the immediate area at approximately 6:45 p.m. on September 23 when they came upon the collision involving a child and a vehicle. The deputy immediately rendered emergency medical aid, including CPR, and requested additional emergency resources. The child was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and the family was notified.
The child succumbed to her injuries in the early morning hours. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators, according to a press release from the Weber County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page.
The Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the Weber Metro C.R.A.S.H. Team are handling the ongoing investigation. Officials stated that due to the ongoing investigation and the child's privacy, no additional information will be released at this time. The agency noted that no further information is expected to be released while the investigation remains active.
In a statement, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office expressed that their thoughts are with the young girl and her family, as well as the first responders and community members affected by the incident.
