Canadian Tow Operator Killed While Working on Vehicle
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Canadian tow operator Peter Szymczak, 30, was killed Monday, April 6, at approximately 2 p.m. when he was crushed by a vehicle that fell from his tow truck on Southcote Road in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
According to news reports, Szymczak was removing a catalytic converter from an older vehicle outside his home when the incident occurred. He died at the scene.
Szymczak, who was employed at Fast and Friendly Roadside Services, was described as a hard-worker who provided for his wife and three young children.
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the incident.