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The woman was sitting inside a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle (UTV) when a rifle went off, the sheriff’s office said. A bullet struck the woman in the waist and pelvic area.
The incident happened happened in northeastern Summit County at I-80 mile marker 178, about a mile south of I-80, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said.
(Park City Fire District)
Deputies rushed to the scene to provide medical aid until other first responders could arrive. An AirMed helicopter brought medical personnel to help with life-saving efforts.
Despite medical aid, authorities said the woman died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
Medical personnel arrived on an AirMed helicopter to help with life-saving efforts, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said.
(Park City Fire District)
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It was unclear whether the woman or someone else was holding the rifle that fired. Authorities are still investigating how the rifle discharged.
The family members are cooperating with investigators, the sheriff’s office said.
