Fallen Towers

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 <<

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 <<