Overview
- Family and police confirmed that Ava Ahlander died after a 2x12 scaffolding board struck her near 1055 W. North Temple as the festival cleared for severe weather.
- First responders briefly revived her at the scene before she was hospitalized, found to have no brain activity, kept on life support for goodbyes, and her organs were donated.
- A family GoFundMe created for medical and funeral costs and counseling support has raised more than $25,000 as of Wednesday.
- Saturday’s lineup, including Post Malone’s headlining set, was canceled because of the storm, and organizers offered Saturday ticket holders free admission on Sunday.
- The National Weather Service warned of gusts up to about 60 mph, and attendees have raised concerns about communication and safety near the adjacent construction site.