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California Tow Operator Fatally Shot by Customer During Tow
A tow operator was shot and killed by a man requesting a tow on Monday, October 7, in Riverside, Calif. According to news reports, Jesse Martinez, 27, who worked for Liberty Towing, was dispatched to a call by the owner of a truck, 32-year-old Javier Martinez, to have it towed. As Jesse Martinez loaded the…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Dies in Traffic Collision
A Texas tow operator died Tuesday, September 3 from injuries received in a two-vehicle collision in Lubbock. According to news reports, Patric Barrio, 26, was driving a flatbed car carrier loaded with a vehicle on the deck and wheel-lift when it collided with an SUV at the intersection of Interstate 27 and 19th Street. Barrio reportedly…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Dies in Traffic Collision
A Texas tow operator died Tuesday, September 3 from injuries received in a two-vehicle collision in Lubbock. According to news reports, Patric Barrio, 26, was driving a flatbed car carrier loaded with a vehicle on the deck and wheel-lift when it collided with an SUV at the intersection of Interstate 27 and 19th Street. Barrio reportedly…
Read MoreAlabama Tow Operator Dies from Injuries Received in July 29 Roadside Crash
Montgomery, Ala., police have confirmed that tow operator Richard Wilson, 53, has died from injuries he received when he was struck on I-85 near Forest Avenue on July 29. Wilson, of Millbrook, Ala., was attempting to load a vehicle onto his tow truck when he was hit by a BMW at approximately 6:45 p.m. The…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Stabbed to Death Answering Late-Night Call
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…
Read MoreIndiana Tow Operator Dies in Crash
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…
Read MoreOff-Duty Officer Killed Tuesday While Loading A Vehicle
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 <<
Read MoreTow Procession For California Tow Couple Shalvinesh And Rosylen Sharma
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 <<
Read MoreStill Waiting – Tow Biz Owner-Couple That Plunged Into Sacramento River After Semi Collision Is Still Not Recovered
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 <<
Read MoreColin Schaefer Dies After Tragic Accident
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…
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