Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Utah Business Leader and Daughter

A devastating accident in Ogden Canyon, Utah, has left a community in mourning after a mini bulldozer broke loose from a tow truck and crashed onto a family’s pickup truck. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 57-year-old Richard Hendrickson and his 16-year-old daughter, Sally, as they traveled with their boat in tow.

Richard, the CEO of Lifetime Products, was a prominent figure in Utah’s business world, admired for his leadership, innovative spirit, and devotion to his loved ones. Sally, full of energy and promise, was remembered as a bright young soul with a radiant future.

The crash left Richard’s wife and two of their children with only minor injuries. Their third daughter was abroad at the time of the incident. The sudden loss of Richard and Sally has shaken not only their family but the wider community that knew and respected them.

Expressions of grief and sympathy have poured in. Many are struggling to comprehend how such a tragic accident could occur so quickly and without warning. Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a personal friend of Richard’s, shared heartfelt condolences, calling the loss “heartbreaking” and paying tribute to both father and daughter.

Barry Mower, founder of Lifetime Products and a longtime colleague of Richard’s, reflected emotionally on the loss: “Richard began as a welder and worked his way up to CEO with determination and heart. His leadership and friendship meant everything to us. His absence is deeply felt.”

Authorities are still investigating how the equipment became detached from the truck during a routine turn. Officials are working to understand the exact cause while the family and company have asked for privacy during this painful time.

As the investigation continues, what remains certain is the powerful legacy left behind by Richard and Sally. Their lives touched countless others—through business, through community, and most of all, through the love of family.