UPDATE: Texas Tow Operator Killed in Hit and Run
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A tow operator was struck and killed in a hit and run on Friday December 20 in Bell County, Texas.
The operator has been identified as David Holz of Killeen.
A suspect who was driving the vehicle that struck Holtz has been identified, but the suspect’s name has not been released pending an arrest warrant.
Holtz was hit at approximately 12:15 a.m. on I-35 North near exit 287 between Salado and Belton.
A vigil was held by the Southwest Tow Operators in honor of Holz, who leaves behind a wife, two children and two grandchildren.
A memorial fund was set up for Holz, and has surpassed its goal of $10,000.