Two children struck by car in Provo, 3-year-old dies from injuries

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — Earlier this afternoon, two children were hit by a car while playing, and a three-year-old died from their injuries.

According to a news release from the Provo Police Department, the driver apparently did not see that there were children playing in the area, and two young children, a four-year-old and a three-year-old, were struck by the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police officers.

Police stated that the auto-pedestrian accident happened around 1:10 p.m. on October 28, near 860 W Columbia Lane in Provo, within Brough Trailer Court.

Family members took the injured children to Utah Valley Hospital, where the three-year-old died from their injuries. The four-year-old was treated for minor injuries and is considered stable.

Currently, police do not believe that impairment was a factor in the crash, but the Traffic Team is continuing to investigate the incident.

“Our heartfelt condolences are with the family,” Provo Police stated.

No additional information is available at this time.