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Cache County Mourns Teens Killed in SR-165 Crash as Memorial Is Relocated, Probe Continues

Investigators report a Corolla crossed into oncoming traffic with all five occupants unbelted.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the deceased as Laulea “CJ” Fiefia, 17, and Xylie Hutchinson, 14.
  • Three other teenagers from the Corolla remain hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the latest reports.
  • Utah Highway Patrol says three of the five occupants were ejected after the Corolla rolled following the collision.
  • Troopers report the driver lost control before the car struck a Toyota Sienna; people in the minivan sustained minor injuries.
  • The Cache County Sheriff’s Office moved a roadside memorial to nearby Blackstone property for visitor safety, as community fundraisers and tributes—especially from the local hockey community—support the families.