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Victim identified in fatal Murray auto-pedestrian crash

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MURRAY, Utah — A road was closed in Murray during the morning commute on Thursday due to a fatal auto-pedestrian crash.

Officials report 44-year-old Dixie Edgar, of Salt Lake City, was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road and killed in the crash. A GoFundMe has been set up to help her family.

Westbound lanes of 4500 South were closed at 500 West for the crash.

The driver of the vehicle involved was cooperative in the investigation, police report.

Officials asked the public for assistance in locating a second vehicle that may have been associated with the accident.

This request was later canceled after the driver came forward. The driver of the second vehicle is also cooperating with officers in the investigation.

Anybody with information on the crash should call Murray City Police Dispatch at 801-840-4000 and reference case number MR23-4793.

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