Family loses second son to tragic car accident

Family loses second son to tragic car accident


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PLEASANT GROVE — A 17-year-old boy who was hit Monday by two vehicles died Wednesday morning.

Tyson Peterson was crossing State Street near 300 E. in Pleasant Grove at 6:45 a.m. Monday when he was struck by two northbound vehicles. He was taken to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center with severe head trauma.

Tyson, a Landmark High School graduate, was a bright, active young man who was planning on studying computer science at Utah Valley University, according to Justin Peterson, his stepfather.

"He's been a good kid; great all around," Peterson said. "He touched everyone's life. He made friends easily, he was a go-getter. He loved his brothers and sisters."


We already had to bury our younger son, and now this year - It's just one more loss we didn't need to experience.

–Justin Peterson, stepfather


That included one brother, Jordan Peterson, who died in June 2010 from injuries he received when a car he was helping to repair fell on top of him.

"We already had to bury our younger son, and now this year - " Peterson said. "It's just one more loss we didn't need to experience."

The family says their prayers are with the drivers of the two vehicles.

"It was clearly an accident," Peterson said. "I've spoken with the people who hit him, and they are devastated."

"It's devastating that someone so young had to go like that," he added. "Tyson was definitely loved. He is going to be missed."

A fund* has been set up at Zion's Bank under the name Tyson K. Peterson to help with funeral arrangements. Donations can be made at any branch.

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