The family, friends and wider Latter-day Saint community are mourning the death of Chandler David Hendry, a 27-year-old podcaster and social media creator who died following a tragic vehicle crash in Lehi, Utah, on August 7, 2026. His death was confirmed by Lehi officials and subsequently reported by multiple news organizations.
Known to many as “Chuck” Hendry, Chandler was the founder and host of Restored Truth, a faith-focused podcast and online platform through which he discussed scripture, Latter-day Saint beliefs and interfaith topics. His work had attracted a growing audience on social media, where followers came to know him for his religious commentary and enthusiasm for sharing his faith.
According to reports, Hendry was involved in a three-vehicle collision in Lehi on the morning of August 7. Police said witnesses reported that his vehicle ran a red light before colliding with two other vehicles. Hendry was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No other fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The sudden nature of his death has shocked those who followed his work. Hendry had developed a reputation as an emerging voice within the Latter-day Saint online community, using his platform to discuss religious beliefs and encourage others in their faith. The Salt Lake Tribune described him as an “up-and-coming” podcaster and influencer whose death left fellow creators and members of his community grieving.
Hendry was also a husband. His obituary identifies his wife as AnaLynn Hudson Hendry, while reports say the couple were approaching their second wedding anniversary when he died. Tributes from family, friends and fellow creators have highlighted his personality, faith and the impact he had on people around him.
Chandler Hendry’s reported cause of death was injuries sustained in the August 7, 2026, multi-vehicle crash in Lehi, Utah. He was transported to a hospital after the collision but died from his injuries.
Authorities were continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Reports indicate that Hendry was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, while police were working to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
In the days following his death, tributes have continued to emerge from people who knew Hendry personally and from followers who connected with his online ministry. A candlelight vigil was held in his memory in Highland, Utah, and fellow religious influencers have spoken publicly about the loss.
For those closest to Chandler Hendry, his passing represents the loss of a young husband, friend and passionate communicator whose life was centered heavily on his faith and his desire to share it with others. His Restored Truth work and the community he built online remain part of the legacy he leaves behind.
