“We're dedicating this weekend in Lindy's honor to say she was a good mother, she was doing everything right, she made one small mistake. In honor of her, we're asking everybody else, don't make the same mistake." –Highway Patrol Trooper Lee Perry

A tragic accident claims a mother’s life
Last week, Lindy Ross was driving through Tremonton in northern Utah with her three children safely secured in their car seats. Ross had always been faithful about wearing a seat belt, but had briefly taken it off to reach for something for the children. In this short timeframe, she lost control of the car and crashed. She did not survive the accident.

Ross’s nearest relative was out of state and was not be able to arrive at the scene of the crash for several hours. Lee Perry, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper, responded to the accident and was devastated at the scene. He felt an obligation as a husband and a father to make sure the children were in good care. He brought them dinner and took them to his home until their relatives arrived.

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