A 6-year-old girl died after her dad’s golf ball accidentally hits her in the head.
The father-daughter duo was on a golfing trip in Orem.
The girl named Aria Hill was sitting in a golf cart at the Sleepy Ridge Golf Course, her father hit a golf ball and it fatally struck her in the base of her neck, CBS affiliate KCTV reported.
She was taken to the hospital and died from her injuries later that evening. A GoFundMe page has set up to raise her funeral expenses and it has covered more than $33,000.
A statement on the page reads: “Our beloved Aria, daughter of Talysa and Kellen, has gone to live with her Heavenly Father and His angels after a tragic accident ended her time with us here on earth. On behalf of her parents, and her younger twin brothers, we are grateful for any support you or those you know may be able to provide.“
In her mother’s words: “We are so grateful for all the love, support, and prayers made in our behalf during this difficult time. We’ve truly felt comforted. Aria was the sassiest girl in the world. She was silly, spunky, creative, unique, and so so full of love for everyone she came in contact with. There is a huge hole in our hearts that she has taken with her back to Heaven…Fly high my little angel.”
“Aria brought contagious joy and light to every room or place she entered, and is dearly loved by so many because of the love she shared so freely and effortlessly.
She was an incredible big sister to her brothers, wonderful friend to her cousins and neighbors, and had a smile that let you know she was probably up to something – and that something was surely going to bring a smile to your face, a laugh to your soul, or tears of joy to your eyes.
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“We’re seeking to raise funds to help with medical and funeral costs, along with anything else the family needs in connection with this tragedy, and are grateful for any assistance you may be able to share.“