Latter-day Saint missionary dies after accident in Clearfield
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Elder Isaac Heninger, who died on Monday, May 8, 2023, following an accident in Clearfield on Sunday, May 7, 2023.CLEARFIELD — A missionary serving in Davis County for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has died following an accident in Clearfield.
Isaac Heninger, 19, of Searsville, New Brunswick, Canada, suffered a “traumatic head injury” in the accident on Sunday and died in the early morning hours of Monday at a Salt Lake City hospital, according to a statement from the church.
“Elder Heninger and his companions were walking to an appointment and along the way stopped to visit with a group of young men who had electric scooters. At some point, he attempted to jump over one of the scooters, which resulted in a head injury,” church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement.
Heninger started his service last December and was serving the Utah Layton Mission.
“We express our deepest condolences to Elder Heninger’s family and friends as they mourn his passing. We pray for all those who are impacted by this tragedy. May they feel the Savior’s love during this difficult time,” Penrod said.
According to a statement from the Clearfield Police Department, first responders attended to Heninger, who was unconscious, and he was brought to a hospital for treatment. “The incident is still being investigated but initial information suggests this was a tragic accident,” said the statement from police, who also offered condolences.