Police disclose family ties of Bear Lake fatality
Michele Pereira was one of five family members injured when her daughter, 25-year-old Melissa Peterson, also from Orem, accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake of her truck while backing-up to an awning at a North Shore beach camping site, near St. Charles, Idaho.
The daughter of the driver, a 1-year-old infant, sustained injuries serious enough to warrant a helicopter transfer from the scene to Salt Lake's Primary Children's Hospital. Another victim who is a sister of the driver, Nicole Pereira March of Springville, was treated Friday at Bear Lake Hospital in Montpelier and released. Carlos Pereira, the driver's father, and Chantal Pereira, another sister, both from Orem, were treated on the scene.
A family friend who asked not to be identified said the 1-year-old suffered a fractured leg and slight skull fracture. He said she underwent surgery Friday night for the leg injury and is doing well.
The friend said the child could be released as early as today.
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We just wanted you to know that our prayers go out to the entire...
Neighborhood Friend | July 22, 2008 at 12:36 p.m.
On behalf of my brother and sister-in-law and would express my gratitude...
Brother in law of Melissa | July 21, 2008 at 7:42 p.m.
I just wanted to say that my prayers go out to you Melissa. I could...
Anonomys | July 21, 2008 at 5:29 p.m.
