CEO of Lifetime Products one of two people killed, three others injured in Ogden Canyon crash
Jul 6, 2024, 2:15 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2024, 11:59 am
OGDEN — The Utah Highway Patrol says two people have died following a vehicle crash in Ogden Canyon on Saturday.
Richard David Hendrickson, president and CEO of Lifetime Products was identified as one of the people killed, according to a release from the company.
“This heartbreaking incident also claimed the life of one of his daughters, Sally. His wife and two of their other children sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the accident,” the release stated.
The company said another daughter was traveling overseas at the time and was not involved in the crash.
The UHP said a tow truck was traveling eastbound on state Route 39 with a bulldozer on its flatbed. Officials reported an SUV was traveling westbound, and was pulling a boat.
On Saturday evening, the UHP said the bulldozer fell off the flatbed and onto the SUV.
The UHP said it is unsure if the straps broke or if the bulldozer wasn’t properly secured.
UHP said the three remaining members of the family involved were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox offered condolences to the family in a post on X Sunday morning, saying Hendrickson was “a friend and an incredible leader.”
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
Utah Senator Mike Lee posted a tribute and expressed appreciation for Hendrickson.
Terrible news. Please join me in praying for the Hendrickson family, and appreciating all the lives and communities that Richard touched in Utah. https://t.co/krLuhdPlxM
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) July 7, 2024
“His unwavering dedication and passion were instrumental in driving Lifetime Products’ success and growth,” Lifetime Products said in the release. “His loss leaves us with an immense void in our company and an even bigger crater in our hearts.”
This a developing story. It will be updated when more information becomes available.
