Utah CEO Richard Hendrickson and teen daughter killed after bulldozer crushes their car

A tragic accident resulted in the deaths of a father and his daughter.

Richard David Hendrickson, 57, and his 16-year-old daughter Sally passed away on July 6 when a bulldozer collapsed onto their car, according to a news release from the Utah Highway Patrol.

The agency reported that a tow truck transporting a mini bulldozer “was negotiating a right-hand curve when the bulldozer broke free, sliding off the driver’s side.” Richard and Sally were in a GMC pickup towing a boat, traveling in the opposite direction.

"The bulldozer landed on the GMC pickup,” the release continued, noting that while two other adult passengers were transported with non-life-threatening injuries, “The adult male driver and one juvenile female passenger were pronounced dead on the scene.”

Although the Utah Highway Patrol only disclosed Richard's identity, his employer, Lifetime Products, confirmed that both he and Sally lost their lives in the accident.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic and sudden passing of our CEO and President, Richard David Hendrickson in a car accident,” the company wrote. “This heartbreaking incident also claimed the life of one of his daughters, Sally.”

The statement highlighted that Richard started as a welder at the company and rose to become President and CEO  “due to his extraordinary talents and abilities.”

In the statement, founder Barry Mower also mentioned the personal loss he felt due to Richard’s death.