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A 50-year-old Lehi woman, in a medically induced coma since being struck by lightning last weekend, has died.
Alpine School District officials on Thursday confirmed that Carla Grow, a popular assistant softball coach at Lehi High School, was pronounced dead Wednesday night at Mountain Point Medical Center.
"Alpine School District and Lehi High School are saddened by the news of the passing of Carla Grow," district spokesman David Stephenson stated. "She was loved by players and the community, and this is a great loss for all. We extend our condolences to the family."
Stephenson said school administrators met with teachers at LHS on Thursday morning, and grief counseling was available to any staff members or students who wanted it.
"The teachers were instructed to visit with students as needed and to be watchful for any that may need additional counseling," he added.
Funeral arrangements were pending.
Grow was standing near a tree in her backyard that was hit by a bolt of lightning about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Firefighter paramedics had to restart her heart at the scene.
A fundraising site has been set up to help Grow's family with expenses.
A second shock victim, a signage company employee, was injured Saturday morning while setting up a metal flag pole with a banner advertising a home development, when the pole came in contact with a high voltage line near 750 S. 1100 West.
That man, in his 20s but otherwise unidentified, was flown by helicopter to the hospital in critical condition. His condition has remained unchanged.
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