Utah Family Advocates for Power Tower Safety After Son’s Tragic Death
A family in Fruit Heights, Davis County, Utah, is advocating for safety improvements after their 16-year-old son, Garrett Sears, died tragically after climbing a transmission tower. The family learned of previous deaths on similar towers and worked with Rocky Mountain…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 10, 2026 —
A grieving family in Fruit Heights, Davis County, Utah, is channeling their tragedy into a push for enhanced safety measures around electrical transmission towers. The advocacy follows the untimely death of their 16-year-old son, Garrett Sears, who lost his life after climbing one such structure.
The family’s efforts gained momentum when they discovered that similar incidents and fatalities had occurred on comparable towers. This revelation spurred them to collaborate with Rocky Mountain Power.
Their collaboration has resulted in the installation of a new, safer tower design and the replacement of other towers in the vicinity. These actions represent a significant step in the family’s mission to prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak.
The initiative undertaken by the Sears family highlights the critical need for ongoing safety reviews and community engagement regarding infrastructure safety, particularly for young people who may be unaware of the inherent dangers associated with such structures.
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