WEST BOUNTIFUL, Utah — A 16-year-old teenage girl died Tuesday after a rock pillar accidentally fell on top of her in West Bountiful.
Police identified the girl as Madolin Morley and said she was celebrating the end of the school year with friends at the time of the tragedy.
The accident happened near 800 W. Heritage Point Lane, and police report Morley and three friends were in a hammock that was attached to the rock pillar when it collapsed.
Morley was taken to Lakeview Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Another friend received minor injuries during the collapse and was taken to the hospital by family for treatment, police report.
Officials said Davis Behavior Health professionals were called in to offer counseling services to those involved.
The Davis County School District later confirmed to FOX 13 News that Morley and her friends were students at Viewmont High School.
Viewmont school administration issued the following statement:
"Our hearts are heavy following the sudden death of one of our students. The student was celebrating the end of school with friends and classmates when the tragic accident occurred. We are deeply saddened for family, friends, classmates, and staff members who are affected by this untimely loss. To support all struggling students and staff, the Davis School District Crisis Response Team will be in our school media center tomorrow at 8 a.m. to provide assistance in any way possible."
