Iris Arnold, 6, killed and two people injured when vehicle strikes pedestrians at 2900 W. Center in Provo, Utah
6-year-old girl killed in Provo crash
The girl and two others were standing near the parked car about 3 p.m. when it was hit near 2900 W. Center, Provo police said. All three were taken to an area hospital, where the girl died.
Girl killed by car in Provo is identified, supporters ask for help for her grandpa, cousin
Provo police on Monday confirmed the girl's name after a GoFundMe account was created to help pay for the girl's funeral costs and the medical expenses of Iris' grandfather and 5-year-old boy cousin.
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