2-year-old victim of scooter accident identified


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LEHI — The family of the victim has identified a 2-year-old boy who was killed in Lehi Saturday after being struck by his mother's sport utility vehicle as Tallin “Tui” Harding.

According to Lehi police Sgt. Bill Loveridge, the accident took place at 5:35 p.m. Saturday at 3479 W. New Land Loop. Tallin was riding his scooter on the street as his father walked alongside him, but turned the scooter in the path of an oncoming SUV that was leaving the area.

Family spokesperson Craig Harding, Tallin's grandfather, confirmed to KSL Sunday that it was Tallin's mother, Nikki Harding, driving the SUV. Craig described her condition following the crash as "devastated."

“It happened so quick and so close to the vehicle that the driver didn’t have any time to react, or even really (see what had happened),” Loveridge said.

Loveridge also said no citations are planned to be issued.

Blue ribbons were tied outside the Harding home and throughout the neighborhood in Tallin's honor. Tallin’s family has set up a YouCaring account* in his memory, and to assist with related expenses.

*KSL.com has not verified the accuracy of the information provided with respect to the account nor does KSL.com assure that the monies deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering a deposit to the account you should consult your own advisors and otherwise proceed at your own risk.

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