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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident
Police say the crash was not criminal, and community donations have topped $120,000 to support Hazel Bryant’s family.
- On May 22, eight-year-old Hazel Bryant died in Auburn after being struck by a vehicle backing out of a driveway; her father performed CPR before she was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
- The Auburn Police Department determined the incident was a terrible accident rather than a criminal act, finding no evidence of negligence or impairment regarding the driver involved.
- Longtime friends Matt and Heather Longhurst established a GoFundMe page that raised more than $120,000 in a few weeks, providing practical support to Hazel's family during this difficult time.
- Reflecting on the overwhelming community support, Heather Longhurst said, "Your kindness is allowing this family to focus on each other, on healing, and on honoring Hazel." The response has provided solace amid grief.
- The Longhursts and Hazel's parents continue to "help carry forward a message that may save another child," urging drivers to take extra seconds when backing out to ensure children are visible.
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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident
Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on May 22 when she was fatally struck by a car backing out of a driveway.
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