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8-year-old struck, killed by vehicle while riding her bike, family says
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
MCFARLAND, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A child died after being hit by a vehicle in McFarland, police said.Family members confirmed the child was 8-year-old Braeyla Marie Valenza. “She was such a bright light in this world,” Valenza’s family said in a statement to WMTV. “She loved art, animals, her f...
Key takeaway Family members confirmed the child was 8-year-old Braeyla Marie Valenza.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? MCFARLAND, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A child died after being hit by a vehicle in McFarland, police said.Family members confirmed the child was 8-year-old Braeyla Marie Valenza. “She was such a bright light in this world,” Valenza’s family said in a statement to WMTV. “She loved art, animals, her f...
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