Anchorage, Alaska Tow Operator Struck and Killed While Loading Vehicle
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Police in Anchorage, Alaska, say a tow operator was struck by a vehicle as he loaded a car that had become stuck in a ditch on the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 29.
The operator, who has not been identified upon notification of kin, had responded to the scene where a driver had gone into the ditch. Police were called to the incident at 1:49 a.m., a news report stated. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence.
As an officer remained on the scene while the operator was loading the car, another vehicle struck him. He was taken to a local hospital where he died.
The driver of the second vehicle was arrested and charged with manslaughter, driving under the influence and violation of license limitation.