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Teenage girl killed, one critically injured in Oro Valley wreck Friday

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Posted at 1:47 PM, Mar 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-17 23:10:49-04

Updated on March 17, 2023 at 7:05 p.m.

OVPD tells KGUN 9 the person who was hit and killed was a teen girl along with her dog.

The dog was being pushed on a stroller at the time and also passed away.

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Updated on March 17, 2023 at 5:55 p.m.

OVPD confirms that one person has passed away while one was injured after being struck.
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Two people were critically injured in an Oro Valley crash Friday near Naranja and Pomegranate.

According to Oro Valley police, Naranja was closed during the investigation.

Police said Friday afternoon that the road would be closed for an extended period.

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