A Utah father and his 16-year-old daughter were tragically killed in Ogden Canyon when a flying bulldozer struck their pickup truck.
Richard Hendrickson, CEO of Lifetime Products, was driving with his wife and three children when a tow truck traveling in the opposite direction lost control of the mini bulldozer it was hauling. The bulldozer flew off and hit the family’s vehicle.
Hendrickson and his daughter Sally died in the accident. The other passengers are now dealing with the heartbreaking loss of their loved ones.
This tragic accident happened on Saturday, July 6. Richard Hendrickson, 57, was driving with his family on a narrow two-lane road in Ogden Canyon, eastern Weber County, Utah. The Department of Public Safety reported that around 12:49 p.m., a tow truck hauling heavy equipment tried to turn, leading to the tragic accident.
While “negotiating a right-hand curve,” the “bulldozer broke free” from the tow truck and launched it into Hendrickson’s GMC pickup, that was driving westbound, with a boat towing behind.
Richard – CEO of Lifetime Products, an outdoor furniture and sporting goods store – and his 16-year-old daughter Sally were killed, while three others – confirmed to be his wife Julie and two of four children – were treated in hospital for minor injuries.
While “negotiating a right-hand curve,” the “bulldozer broke free” from the tow truck and launched it into Hendrickson’s GMC pickup, that was driving westbound, with a boat towing behind.
Richard – CEO of Lifetime Products, an outdoor furniture and sporting goods store – and his 16-year-old daughter Sally were killed, while three others – confirmed to be his wife Julie and two of four children – were treated in hospital for minor injuries.
According to her Facebook profile, Lyssa, the Hendrickson’s fourth child, is living in Thailand and working as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Tributes started pouring in for Richard Hendrickson, described as a “trusted and cherished” man and a “visionary” by his friends and colleagues.
In breaking news, a petition to regulate the types of vehicles allowed in Ogden Canyon has been created after the crash that killed Utah CEO Richard Hendrickson and his daughter Sally on Saturday.
Lifetime Products released a statement saying, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic and sudden passing of our CEO and President, Richard David Hendrickson. This heartbreaking incident also claimed the life of one of his daughters, Sally.” They described him as “more than a company leader” and added, “He was also a visionary and a friend to many within our business and the wider community.”
Barry Mower, the founder of Lifetime Products, added, “He was one of my most trusted and cherished friends and will be sorely missed.”
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox expressed his condolences on social media, writing, “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.”
After the governor’s post, one user tweeted, “Praying for Richard’s family, this is absolutely senseless! Gov. Cox, you and your administration MUST do something to strictly regulate and severely penalize unsafe loads.”
In response to the tragic deaths, a petition was launched to restrict larger vehicles from traveling the narrow “two-lane passageway” that’s “flanked by the Ogden River on one side and steep mountain cliffs on the other.”
The petition, which had about 3,300 signatures out of its 5,000 goal as of Tuesday, stated, “We are raising this petition to enforce regulation on the types of vehicles permitted on Highway 39 that traverses the heart of Ogden Canyon. There is an urgent need to limit the particular categories of vehicles that can drive through this constricted roadway, ensuring the security of all who rely on it.”
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