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CEO and daughter killed in freak 'Final Destination' accident as bulldozer falls off tow truck and crushes car

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Published 13:19 9 Jul 2024 GMT+1

CEO and daughter killed in freak 'Final Destination' accident as bulldozer falls off tow truck and crushes car

The pair had been driving in an SUV when a freak occurrence saw them tragically killed

Kit Roberts

Kit Roberts

A CEO and his daughter died in a freak accident while driving in their SUV.

Richard David Hendrickson and his daughter Sally from Utah had been travelling up Ogden Canyon in Weber County when the tragic accident struck.

A tow truck had been travelling in the opposite direction to them hauling a bulldozer.

As the vehicles passed, the bulldozer fell from the back of the tow truck directly onto their SUV.

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The bulldozer fell over onto its side in the opposite lane, killing both occupants of the vehicle.

Hendrickson's wife and two of their other children sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Hendrickson's company Lifetime Products posted a tribute to the late CEO following his tragic death.

It read: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic and sudden passing of our CEO and President, Richard David Hendrickson.

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"This heartbreaking incident also claimed the life of one of his daughters, Sally."

Richard Hendrickson and his daughter Sally were killed in the crash. (richardhendrickson/Instagram)
Richard Hendrickson and his daughter Sally were killed in the crash. (richardhendrickson/Instagram)

The statement continued: "Richard started as a welder and progressed through multiple levels of the company to become President and CEO due to his extraordinary talents and abilities.

"He was one of my most trusted and cherished friends and will be sorely missed. Lifetime will not be the same without him. My love and heartfelt sympathy go out to his dear family."

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The two deaths has drawn attention to a petition calling for a limitation on the types of vehicles permitted to use the road that the pair had been travelling on.

In the petition, the road is described as a 'narrow, two-lane passageway' which could make it unsuitable for certain vehicles.

The petition states: "Ogden Canyon, the narrow, two-lane passageway connecting Ogden Valley with the city of Ogden, serves as a lifeline for many citizens in Weber County, UT.

The accident drew attention to a petition over the safety of the road. (Utah Highway Patrol)
The accident drew attention to a petition over the safety of the road. (Utah Highway Patrol)

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"Flanked by the Ogden River on one side and steep mountain cliffs on the other, this precarious piece of infrastructure is a nerve-wracking daily commute for families and young drivers traveling to school and other essential destinations."

It goes on to describe how there is 'little to no shoulder width' in certain parts of the canyon.

This means that some larger vehicles could pose a 'substantial risk' to the safety of other motorists who are using that section of road, the petition says.

At the time of writing, the petition has garnered some 1,700 signatures.

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It adds: “Let’s stand together for the safety of our loved ones and residents of Weber County.

“Show your support to limiting the types of vehicles on Highway 39 and make daily commuting in our beautiful canyon much safer.”

Featured Image Credit: Linkedin/ Utah Highway Patrol

Topics: News, US News, Health, Cars

Kit Roberts
Kit Roberts

Kit joined UNILAD in 2023 as a community journalist. They have previously worked for StokeonTrentLive, the Daily Mirror, and the Daily Star.

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