05/30/2026
TRUCK DRIVER SENTENCED IN FATAL OGDEN CANYON CRASH THAT KILLED CEO AND TEEN DAUGHTER
A Utah truck driver has been sentenced in connection to the devastating Ogden Canyon crash that killed Lifetime Products CEO Richard Hendrickson and his 16-year-old daughter, Sally Hendrickson, after a bulldozer broke loose from a tow truck and slammed into their vehicle.
According to investigators, the crash happened on July 6, 2024, along State Route 39 in Ogden Canyon. Authorities said Michael Love was hauling a bulldozer on a trailer when the heavy equipment came unsecured, crossed into oncoming traffic, and crushed the Hendrickson family’s GMC pickup truck.
Richard Hendrickson, the CEO and president of Utah-based Lifetime Products, died at the scene along with his teenage daughter Sally. Several other family members inside the truck survived but suffered serious injuries, including Hendrickson’s daughter Mollie.
During the investigation, prosecutors alleged the bulldozer was not properly secured before transport. Court testimony revealed investigators believed chains and securement devices failed due to improper loading and inadequate tie-down procedures.
Prosecutors also accused Love of attempting to alter the crash scene after the collision by allegedly making it appear the bulldozer had been properly secured before the wreck. That allegation became a major factor during trial and sentencing.
A jury ultimately convicted Love on multiple charges, including:
• Two counts of negligent homicide
• Aggravated assault
• Obstruction of justice
• Additional related charges tied to the crash investigation
During Friday’s sentencing hearing, emotional statements were given by surviving family members, who described the long-term trauma and heartbreak caused by the crash. Family members spoke about Richard Hendrickson’s leadership, faith, and dedication to both his company and family, while also remembering Sally as a bright teenager with her entire future ahead of her.
The judge stated the case went beyond a simple traffic accident, pointing to evidence presented during trial that suggested reckless actions and alleged attempts to cover up mistakes after the crash occurred.
Love addressed the court and apologized to the Hendrickson family, saying he never intended for anyone to be killed.
The court sentenced Love to:
• 1 to 15 years for aggravated assault
• 364 days for each negligent homicide conviction
• Additional prison time for obstruction-related convictions
The sentences were ordered to run consecutively, meaning they will be served one after another rather than at the same time.
The crash sent shockwaves throughout Utah and the trucking industry due to the high-profile nature of the victims and the tragic circumstances surrounding the securement failure.
The case also reignited conversations across the trucking and heavy-haul industry about proper load securement, equipment inspections, accountability, and the deadly consequences that can happen when heavy machinery is not safely transported.