A tragedy in Ogden Canyon claimed the lives of a Utah father and his 16-year-old daughter when their pickup truck was struck by a flying bulldozer.
Reports indicate that Richard Hendrickson, the CEO of Lifetime Products, was in the car with his wife and three children when a tow truck traveling in the opposite direction lost control of the mini bulldozer it was hauling, which then collided with the family’s vehicle.
Hendrickson and his daughter Sally were killed at the spot. The rest of the passengers survived.
The tragic accident took place on Saturday, July 6 while the family were traveling up a narrow two-lane road in Ogden Canyon in eastern Weber County, Utah.
When it tried to turn, about 12:49 p.m, the tow truck hauling heavy equipment was traveling eastbound, as per the Department of Public Safety.
While “negotiating a right-hand curve,” the “bulldozer broke free” from the tow truck and was launched into Hendrickson’s westbound GMC pickup, which was towing a boat.
The surviving passenger were treated for minor injuries.
Tributes from family and friends started pouring in, referring to Hendrickson as to “trusted and cherished” man and a “visionary.”
“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,” Lifetime Products writes in a statement. Describing the man as “more than a company leader,” the statement continues, “He was also a visionary and a friend to many within our business and the wider community.”
Barry Mower, the organization’s founder, contributed to the statement, “He was one of my most trusted and cherished friends and will be sorely missed.”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox expressed his condolences to the family on X, 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.”
The post of Governor Cox gathered the attention of many. One person commented, “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.”
Following the tragedy, a petition was initiated to prohibit larger vehicles from using the narrow “two-lane passageway” bordered by the Ogden River on one side and steep mountain cliffs on the other.
As of Tuesday, the petition, which aims to reach 5,000 signatures, had garnered around 3,300. The petition states, “We are raising this petition to enforce regulation on the types of vehicles permitted on Highway 39 that transverses 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.”
Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family.
“Face Lift,” Princess Catherine’s Makes Rare Appearance at Wimbledon — People Noticed One Detail
The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance at Wimbledon while undergoing cancer treatment. Seeing the glowing and smiling princess alongside her daughter Charlotte touched everyone’s hearts, especially given how rare it is now to see her in public. Read on to discover how people warmly welcomed her.
Wimbledon was all in waves, and enthusiasm. Princess Catherine made a rare public appearance on July 14, 2024, despite her ongoing cancer treatment. The 42-year-old royalty attended the event with her 9-year-old daughter, Charlotte.
As they arrived, they mingled with event organizers before heading to the Royal Box at Centre Court to watch the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, a repeat of last year’s match. Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, also joined them for the day out.
As they took their seats in the front row of the Royal Box, the crowd stood up and gave Princess Kate a standing ovation. Princess Charlotte beamed with pride at her mom, who smiled and waved, clearly touched by the gesture. It was a rare and emotional public appearance for Kate as she continues her cancer treatment.
Wearing a striking purple dress with a modern silhouette, subtle draping, and a distinctive bow detail, she added a touch of royal charm to the final days of Wimbledon, showing off her impeccable style.
Princess Kate and Prince William always make Wimbledon a part of their summer plans, and lately, they’ve been bringing their kids along too. This year, with everyone wondering if Princess Catherine would make it due to her health, the welcome for her was even more heartfelt than usual.
Whether you’re a fan or not, Princess Catherine keeps shining with elegance and strength, loving her role and rocking her personal style with genuine passion, no matter what comes her way.
When people online saw the pictures, they showered the Princess with compliments and messages of joy, expressing happiness that she was in good health and accompanied by her daughter, who appeared very happy. Many comments were along the lines of, “Lovely to see you back” and “So wonderful to see you looking healthy and beautiful. Welcome back, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte!” Others remarked, “A girl can’t be prouder of her mom…,” referring to Princess Charlotte accompanying her mom in such a special moment.
As always, some people couldn’t help but criticize, and a few pointed out that Princess Catherine looked different, insinuating she had undergone plastic surgery treatments, with someone writing, “Facelift healing nicely.” However, these comments didn’t reflect the enthusiasm felt by many, even those who didn’t attend the event but saw the pictures from home.
Ever since her cancer diagnosis, every public appearance Princess Catherine makes is rare and precious. However, some have scrutinized whether she has changed her appearance due to her health challenges.
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