Fallen Towers

A tow operator responding to a late-night call Tuesday, June 18, in San Mateo County, California, was found stabbed to death. According to a news report on KTVU Fox2 news, John Pekipaki, 31, of South Bay was discovered by sheriff’s deputies as the mortally-injured operator yelled for help. Deputies were near the scene as they…

Clinton Simmons, 30, of Lebanon, Ind., was killed roadside last week in a chain-reaction crash involving a semi. Simmons was called out to repair a box truck that had a flat tire. He parked his truck in front of the broken down vehicle. He had completed the repair and was putting his tools in his…

Tow Operator Down – Tommy Ray McKee, age 40, of Courtland, Miss., was killed roadside as he was loading a disabled vehicle on I-55. McKee apparently also was a police officer. “He was a great man and he will be deeply missed.” @MSTowingRecoveryProfessionalsAssociation >> Link to source here <<  

Tow procession – For California tow couple Shalvinesh and Rosylen Sharma who died in an accident about four weeks ago after a collision with a semi. Justin’s Towing Services “We are a strong family. we come together in good and bad times.”   >> Link to source here <<  

Still waiting – Tow biz owner-couple that plunged into Sacramento River after semi collision is still not recovered. “We have family that came from overseas. Whatever happened, now they have to go back because it’s been two weeks.” http://ow.ly/iFaR50pxbv7   >> Link to source here <<

Tow op tribute – For Colin Schaefer, 24, who died on March 29, in Pennsylvania, in a roadside accident. Tribute will be held at 5 p.m. today, Wed., at Ace Robbins, Inc in Tunkhannock, followed by a celebration of life at Triton Hose Company at 6 p.m. “His wrecker was stuck in a field, so he attached a…

Tow truck that plunged into Sacramento River is believed to have carried tow op Shalvin Sharma and wife Roselyn Sharma, owners of Justin’s Towing Services. “This is the last known spot for the GPS that was binging is off this bridge. It’s emotional, it’s emotional because they’re really good people.” California Tow Truck Association   >>…

Tow op down – Adam Taulbee, 28, of Austin, Texas, crashed into a semi trailer, causing the cab to detach, killing him and passenger Laura Almanza of Lubbock. http://ow.ly/hp3e30o0qIO >> Link to source here <<

Whoa – A Grand Cherokee drove onto the back of a flatbed tow truck before vaulting over the cab and rolling, killing motorist.Tow op was not hurt. “The tow truck that was trying to pull another car out of the median.” http://ow.ly/lLs830nXyLr >> Link to source here <<