A flying bulldozer struck the pickup truck of a Utah man and his 16-year-old daughter in Ogden Canyon, resulting in their tragic deaths. The CEO of Lifetime Products, Richard Hendrickson, is said to have been in the car with his wife and three kids when a tow truck heading in the other direction lost control of the small bulldozer it was towing, causing the family’s automobile to crash.
Hendrickson was killed there, as was his daughter Sally. The remaining travellers made it out alive. On Saturday, July 6, the family was travelling up a small, two-lane road in Ogden Canyon, which is located in eastern Weber County, Utah, when the awful tragedy occurred.
The Department of Public Safety reports that the tow truck carrying heavy machinery was heading east when it attempted to turn at 12:49 p.m.
The “bulldozer broke free” from the tow truck and crashed into Hendrickson’s westbound GMC pickup, which was pulling a boat, as it “negotiated a right-hand curve.” Minor injuries were addressed for the remaining passenger.
As the tributes poured in, relatives and friends referred to Hendrickson as a “visionary” and a “trusted and cherished” guy. We announce the untimely and terrible death of our President and CEO, Richard David Hendrickson, with great regret.
Lifetime Products releases a statement saying, “This tragic incident also claimed the life of one of his daughters, Sally.” The statement goes on to say of the man, “He was more than a company leader; he was a visionary and a friend to many within our business and the wider community.”
The comment “He was one of my most trusted and cherished friends and will be sorely missed” was authored by the organization’s founder, Barry Mower. In a letter to the family on X, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, “Richard was a friend and incredible leader.” His untimely death alongside his daughter Sally has left us devastated. We hope the surviving members of his family find solace and healing as we mourn with them.
A lot of people were interested in Governor Cox’s post. “Praying for Richard’s family, this is absolutely senseless,” said one commenter. Gov. Cox, you and your administration HAVE to take action to impose stringent regulations and harsh penalties on loads that are dangerous.
After the accident, a petition was started to forbid bigger cars from utilising the tight “two-lane passageway,” which is flanked on one side by the Ogden River and on the other by sheer mountain cliffs.
The petition has almost 3,300 signatures as of Tuesday; its goal is to obtain 5,000. The purpose of the petition is to enforce regulations on the kinds of cars that are allowed to travel on Highway 39, which passes through the centre of Ogden Canyon.
To protect everyone who depends on this narrow road, it is urgently necessary to restrict the kind of cars that are permitted to use it. Our prayers and condolences are with the bereaved family. Please use Facebook to SHARE this post with your loved ones.