UTAH COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 10, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has identified the mother and child who died in a one-car crash Tuesday outside Payson.
“Killed in the crash on Tuesday 8/6/24 at 5600 W 12000 S were the driver, Mariana ZulzirethTejeda-Sixto, age 20, of Santaquin,, and her son, Thiago Vasquez, age 15 months, also of Santaquin,” the sheriff’s office announced Friday.
The incident was dispatched at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, and Utah County Sheriff deputies responded to the area of 5600 West and 12000 South, an unincorporated area with orchards, the sheriff’s office said at the time.
“She was approaching a T-intersection, and it was a stop sign controlled intersection, and she failed to stop,” Sgt. Spencer Cannon said. “She hit a cement barrier, a Jersey barrier, then ended up hitting a tree.
CPR was done on the boy at the scene, until he was transported to Mountain View Hospital. She was given CPR later, after she was extricated from the car, also taken to the hospital, where they both later died.
A gofundme account has been set up for a memorial to them:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-memorial-of-mariana-and-thiago?qid=370550c7c6b61cd8f584cd8e04da20ee
“In Loving Memory of Mariana Zulzireth Tejeda Sixto and Thiago Matias Vasquez Tejeda
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Mariana and Thiago in a tragic accident. They were both cherished, and their spirit touched the lives of many. As the family navigates this difficult time, we want to honor their memory with a beautiful memorial and provide the send-off they deserve.
“The sudden loss has brought unexpected financial burdens, and we seek your support. Every contribution, no matter how small, will help us celebrate Mariana and Thiago’s life and ensure their legacy continues shining bright.”
