Salt Lake City bakery co-founder struck, killed by DUI suspect during police pursuit

Thy Hoang Vu, who helped launch Mims SLC with her husband, was identified as the woman killed in the Saturday crash.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Thy Vu, left, and husband Tripp Mims are photographed in January. Police said Vu was killed in a car crash on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.

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Kolbie PetersonReporter

Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.

Matt CanhamSenior reporter, federal government

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