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8-year-old girl dies after falling from vehicle during Utah 4th of July parade

Macie Hall apparently fell off a float during the parade and was later run over by a private vehicle

July 5, 2022 2:24pm

Updated: July 5, 2022 2:45pm

The Kaysville, Utah, Fourth of July parade was suspended following a fatal accident involving an 8-year-old girl.

Macie Hall apparently fell from a float during the parade and was then struck by a private vehicle. The minor was transported to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. 

The events occurred near 175 South Main Street at about 10:00 a.m., 45 minutes after the parade began. 

"The little girl was performing with her dance troupe at the time of the fatal accident and was participating in the parade route," according to the information posted on Instagram by the account @utahzolanos.

Kaysville police reported that the little girl died after some complications. Friends and family have expressed their condolences to Macie's parents.

Officers continue to conduct investigations into the incident.

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Marielbis Rojas is a Venezuelan journalist and communications professional with a degree in Social Communication from UCAB. She is a news reporter for ADN America.