Mother of 19-year-old killed in tragic accident shares memories

In Duchesne County, Utah, Sharell Cowan, the mother of 19-year-old Kai Cowan, who tragically lost his life in an accident, shared memories of her son in an interview with ABC4. Kai was the young victim of a fatal incident in Duchesne County, where he was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead near 6500 S and 12000 W. The investigation is currently ongoing, as explained by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. Sharell expressed her shock at the alleged lack of emotion shown by the individual responsible for the accident, who reportedly seemed indifferent and unconcerned, even after the incident. This reaction was especially difficult for Sharell, given Kai's strongly emotional nature due to his autism. She described how Kai would deeply care for his family, offering support in various small ways, such as reminding them to drink water, helping them up when needed, and encouraging them to rest well. A remarkable student, Kai graduated from Hunter High School with a perfect 4.0 GPA, despite initial doubts about his abilities. Sharell hopes for increased awareness and acceptance of autism, emphasizing that individuals like Kai are unique and valuable. She fondly remembers Kai's joy in simple pleasures like pizza from Little Caesars and donuts from Daylight Donuts. His genuine kindness and understanding made a lasting impact on all who knew him, and he will be dearly missed by those who loved him. Sharell finds solace in the profound life lessons she learned from her son and cherishes his memory, referring to him as her hero turned angel. Kai's philosophy of "Life is love. Just be happy and have some pizza" exemplifies his positive outlook on life.