A sad accident happened in Ogden Canyon where a dad from Utah and his 16-year-old daughter lost their lives after a bulldozer hit their pickup truck.
News says that Richard Hendrickson, the boss of Lifetime Products, was in the car with his wife and three kids when a tow truck carrying a mini bulldozer lost control and crashed into their car.
Hendrickson and his daughter Sally were killed at the spot. The rest of the passengers survived.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday, July 6 when the family was driving up a narrow two-lane road in Ogden Canyon in eastern Weber County, Utah.
At around 12:49 p.m, the tow truck carrying heavy equipment was heading east when it attempted to make a turn, according to the Department of Public Safety.
As the bulldozer was turning right, it suddenly got loose from the tow truck and crashed into Hendrickson’s GMC pickup truck that was pulling a boat.
The surviving passenger were treated for minor injuries.
Family and friends began sending their condolences, calling Hendrickson a “reliable and beloved” person and a “visionary.”
Lifetime Products has shared the devastating news of the unexpected and tragic loss of our CEO and President, Richard David Hendrickson, along with one of his daughters, Sally. The statement highlights that he was not just a company leader, but also a visionary and a friend to many in our business and community.
BREAKING: A petition to regulate the types of vehicles allowed in Ogden Canyon has been created after a crash resulted in the death of Utah CEO Richard Hendrickson and his daughter Sally on Saturday.https://t.co/f7EWKYitgU
— ABC4 News (@abc4utah) July 9, 2024
The organization’s founder, Barry Mower, expressed, “He was a dear friend whom I trusted deeply, and his absence will be deeply felt.”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox offered his sympathies to the family of X, stating, “Richard was not only a friend but also an exceptional leader. We are deeply saddened by his untimely death alongside his daughter Sally. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time, and we hope they can find solace and strength.”.
Richard was a friend and incredible leader. We are heartbroken by his tragic passing with his daughter Sally. We mourn with the surviving members of his family and pray they will find comfort and healing. https://t.co/HgTS2yGUvF
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) July 7, 2024
Governor Cox’s recent statement has attracted a lot of interest. A concerned individual stated, “My thoughts and prayers are with Richard’s family. This is completely senseless! Governor Cox, you and your team need to take action to enforce strict regulations and impose severe penalties for unsafe loads.”
In the wake of the tragedy, a movement was launched to forbid larger vehicles from using the narrow passageway bordered by the Ogden River and steep mountain cliffs.
As of Tuesday, the petition had obtained approximately 3,300 signatures out of the 5,000 it aims to reach. The petition’s purpose is to advocate for the enforcement of regulations on the types of vehicles allowed on Highway 39, which runs through Ogden Canyon. The petition emphasizes the urgent necessity of restricting certain vehicle categories from using this narrow roadway in order to ensure the safety of all those who depend on it.
Our condolences are with the mourning family during this difficult time.
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