Fallen Towers

Tow op down – New Jersey tow company owner Dimitrios “Jim” Paliatsas, 71, of Jim’s Mobile Garage, suffers a medical emergency and dies while towing a vehicle. “He suffered a medical event that rendered him unconscious just before the crash.” Jim’s Mobile Garage >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – In Kansas, Jacob Palmer, 32, was driving a 2014 Western Star Wrecker when it rolled into a ditch along southbound lanes, killing him. Not sure what company he’s affiliated with. >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – Tow truck carrying a semi-truck crashed into a ravine off the side of the road in Oklahoma, killing the driver. No word on tow op’s name or company. Stay posted. >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – In Philadelphia police say a suspect walked up to a storage yard occupied by area tow truck companies and started opening fire, killing a tow op and injuring the company owner. >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – Tow truck driver Jon Israel, 50, of Stagecoach Towing, Inc. of California was struck and killed while climbing back onto his truck parked on the roadside. “It is unknown why the tow truck driver stopped on the shoulder of the freeway.” California Tow Truck Association >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – David L. Olson, 76, died of an apparent heart attack while towing a FedEx truck. “He collapsed at the wheel, but the passenger was able to grab the wheel and prevent the vehicle from crashing.” BKG TRUCK Repair LLC >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – ICYMI tow op Paul Taylor, 26, was killed this month on the I-45 in Texas while trying to help a stranded driver. He worked at Taylor Towing. >> Link to source here <<

Another tow op down – Driver was halfway done loading up a white compact car in Fresno, Calif., when another vehicle collided with them. Tow op has not been identified but “the driver was in the California Highway Patrol rotation and officers appeared to be familiar with the victim.” California Tow Truck Association >> Link to source here…

Tow op down – Wes Dale died as he was trying to hook up a Silverado whose driver had been arrested earlier. “He cared about his community and helped to change laws in Cape Coral. He will be sorely missed.” >> Link to source here <<

Tow op down – One tow op killed and one injured. Tow ops not identified. “A Pontiac hit the left side of the tow truck and the tow truck driver.” The second tow op fell from the flatbed after the collision. This makes 10th tow op down since the start of 2018. Statewide Towing Association Inc…