Rodeo Star Spencer Wright Mourns Loss of 3-Year-Old Son After River Tragedy

The rodeo world has been shaken by heartbreaking news: cowboy Spencer Wright and his wife, Kallie, are grieving the death of their three-year-old son, Levi, after a tragic accident near the family’s Utah home.

A Joyful Day Turns Tragic

Little Levi, known for his adventurous spirit, was playing outdoors when he climbed onto his toy tractor. His curiosity carried him toward a nearby river, where in a tragic twist, he accidentally drove into the rushing water. The current swept him nearly a mile downstream before authorities located him.

When officers pulled him out, Levi was unresponsive. Emergency crews rushed him to a Salt Lake City hospital, where doctors discovered he had suffered severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen.

Holding On to Hope

Despite the grim prognosis, Spencer and Kallie never left their son’s side. Doctors initially declared Levi brain dead, but the couple clung to every faint sign of life. Through Facebook updates, Kallie shared both her fears and her hopes, calling her son “really tough” and asking loved ones to keep praying.

MRI Results Confirmed the Worst

An MRI later delivered devastating clarity: Levi’s brain injuries left virtually no chance of recovery. “It’s just pictures, but we are broken,” Kallie wrote in a heartbreaking update. The family tried to remain hopeful, but reality grew harder to ignore.

Saying Goodbye

After days of agonizing conversations with medical teams and family, Spencer and Kallie made the unthinkable choice. On June 2, they decided to remove Levi from life support. “He gave us a little more time,” Kallie shared, “and we got to hold him and kiss him. But now we have to let him go.”

Levi’s Passing and Tributes

The next day, close family friend Mindy Sue Clark confirmed Levi’s passing. In a moving tribute, she described him as “the most amazing three-year-old I’ve ever met” and praised the light he brought into the lives of everyone who knew him.

Remembering Levi

Levi’s short life was filled with laughter, curiosity, and love. He adored tractors, animals, and following his dad to rodeo events. Though only three years old, he was already part of the cowboy world his family is so deeply rooted in.

A Community United

Messages of support and love poured in from across Utah and the wider rodeo community. Vigils, prayer circles, and donations offered strength to the Wright family. One supporter summed it up: “The Wrights gave us joy through their rodeo triumphs. Now we stand with them in their pain. Levi reminds us all to treasure every single day.”

A Lasting Legacy

Though Levi’s time was heartbreakingly short, his story has left a lasting mark far beyond his hometown. His memory continues to inspire parents to hold their children a little tighter and communities to come together in love and compassion.

As a family friend said: “Levi may only have been here for three years, but the love he created will last forever.”