By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-10 22:06:09 | Updated at 2026-08-11 00:32:08
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Popular Mormon influencer and podcaster Chandler David Hendry has died age 27.
The social media star was the sole fatality during a three-vehicle crash in Lehi, Utah, on Friday morning.
'Witnesses say Hendry ran a red light and struck the two other vehicles, whose occupants were not injured,' Lehi police spokesperson Jeanteil Livingston told KSL.
She said that Hendry was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision but that the crash remains under investigation.
The religious content creator, who leaves behind wife AnaLynn, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Hendry had built up a loyal following through his social media channels titled Restored Truth, which he defined as being 'scripture-centered' and 'Christ-focused.'
He used his platform to share his faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dozens of his followers have since flooded to the comment section under his final online posts to share their condolences.
Popular Mormon podcaster Chandler David Hendry has died age 27
Hendry had built up a loyal following through his social media channels titled Restored Truth, which he defined as being 'scripture-centered' and 'Christ-focused'
'You and your work will be missed, Chandler. Thank you for all you have done in the Lord's vineyard.
'To anyone else reading this - it's such a simple thing to wear your seatbelt. It could save your life, and perhaps could have saved Chandler's.
'Stay with us as long as you can,' one wrote.
Another added: 'Wait what. I'm in shock. I'm soooo sorry to hear this. I thought this was a joke or something. No way.
'He had so much going for him. He did his work here on earth. God is with Him. He was my favorite LDS content creator.'
And a third said: 'I'm heartbroken. There's no other answer to this other than God needed you on the other side. Keep spreading the truth brother.
'Thanks for changing my life and strengthening my testimony in so many ways.'
His family have since set up a GoFundMe page to 'help ease the financial burden during this devastating time.'
The religious content creator, who leaves behind wife AnaLynn, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead
It reads: 'Chandler touched so many lives through his social media platforms, but even more than that, he was known for being an amazing sibling, uncle, and friend.
'He helped many people better understand the teachings of the gospel and know that they are loved by their Heavenly Father.
'His loss is deeply felt by family, friends, and the many people who were encouraged by his words and example.'
It has so far raised more than $60,000 of its $80,000 target.
