Fallen Towers

UPDATE: James Robert Morris identified as the tow truck operator who was killed while helping a stranded motorist on Hwy 101. >> Link to source here << — Tow op down – Pickup slams into tow truck driver, killing him, as he was loading a car in Sausalito, Calif. Name and age haven’t been released.Wiler’s/Benicia…

UPDATE: Authorities said a Galveston woman slammed into a state trooper’s vehicle and killed Gary DuBose, who was standing nearby. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near the feeder road of Interstate 45 south near Teichman Road on Saturday. >>Link to source here<< — Motorist Crashed Into A Patrol Car, Then A Tow Truck Operator,…

Eugene Eldridge of 21 Motors, Hamptonville, NC was involved in a serious accident. First reported on Jan. 21st, Eugene was taken to the hospital. A couple of weeks later on Feb. 10th, Eugene passed away due to serious injury. >>Link to source here<<

Tow procession – For Ryan Wells, 30, the tow op killed in a snow-cat accident on the Grand Mesa, Colo. “He was important here, and he had a business that took care of people here, and people understood that.” Ol Red Towing >>Link to source here<<

Follow up – Tow op who died Feb. 7 after hitting a tree in Newport News, Va., is Jamerson Alexander of Quickie Towing. A tow procession was held in his honor over the weekend. “We lost a great man today. RIP.” >>Link to source here<<

Tow op down – Benny Gray Sprinkle, 59,was hit by vehicle as he was working roadside in North Carolina. Authorities to decide if charges will be filed. >> Link to source here <<

Mourning Monday – Tow truck driver Jesse Hettmann of Green Bay, Wisc., was killed roadside. “Jesse lead by example and was looked up to by everyone at Glenn’s Towing. Jesse left behind a wife, and two daughters. Glenns Towing >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – Sorry to report a tow truck driver who stopped to help a stranded driver was struck by a passing vehicle Thursday night near Dallas. “It happened so fast the driver he was trying to help didn’t realize something had happened.” No word yet on tow op’s identity. >> Link to source…

Hero worship – Tow op Glenn “Bam Bam” Sanco died of massive heart attack helping law enforcement. “The last two things he did on this earth was help me and my coworker. That will never go unnoticed, and I promise to pay it forward each day I live.” Funeral is Saturday. City of Arcola >> Link…

Tow op down – Hit and run takes life of tow op John “Johnny” Stewart of GT Tow Service of Smithville, MO. He was helping a stranded motorist and was hit as he secured the vehicle. BOLO for black sedan with front-end damage. GT towing >> Link to source here <<