The arrest stems from a March 13 vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in which police say Ramey was driving a tow truck when he struck a woman who had the right of way at the intersection of Rockingham Road and South Concord Street, seriously injuring her. 

According to a criminal complaint, Ramey ran over the woman with the tow truck, causing injuries including a right femur fracture, pelvic fracture, left pneumothorax and multiple rib fractures.

Police say video footage from Ramey's tow truck and nearby businesses identified him as the driver of the tow truck. 

Police say the video shows Ramey knowingly running the victim over, and then leaving the scene. Ramey conducted an improper turn at the intersection of the crash, with his tow truck not completely to the right of the center line while turning, according to police. 

Video showed Ramey using his phone while driving just before the crash. Ramey deleted text messages and phone call records following the crash, according to police.

The incident occurred during a three-mile drive, in which police say Ramey drove at times with no hands on the steering wheel while using his phone and also committing several other traffic infractions.

Co-workers also identified Ramey as the driver. Police say Ramey admitted to driving the tow truck involved in the crash.

The pedestrian was identified as a 43-year-old woman. She was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. No update has been provided on her condition. 

No other injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation.

Williams woman pronounced dead at the scene

WEBSTER CITY — A Williams woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 near the 141 mile marker Wednesday night.

Joanna Rizzo, 51, Williams, sustained fatal injuries in the accident, according to the Iowa State Patrol. She was a passenger in a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara driven by James Bergert, 58, also of Williams. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to crash reports.

Bergert reportedly sustained minor injuries in the accident.

A 2007 International tow truck driven by Anthony Nessa, 61, of Webster City, was traveling northbound on the interstate and while accelerating his truck, he was hit from behind by the Bergert vehicle.

The accident remains under investigation at this time. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the Williams EMS assisted at the scene.

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A West Des Moines officer and a driver are in the hospital after a crash on I-35 early Sunday morning.

A few minutes after midnight, authorities said Officer Jon Kaufman was standing next to a vehicle on I-35 northbound near the Westown Parkway overpass. Police had previous arrested the driver of the vehicle with an OWI.

The West Des Moines Police Department said Kaufman was waiting on a tow truck when another vehicle collided with Kaufman's patrol vehicle. Police said the second vehicle was being driven by John Schwartz of Kellogg.

Kaufman was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Schwartz was also taken to a hospital, but authorities do not know his condition.

The Iowa State Patrol, West Des Moines Police Department and the Des Moines Police Department are investigating the crash.

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I would like to introduce myself. I am Joe Jennings. I along with my wife, Sylvia, and our three sons, Rick, Tony and Joe Jr. own and operate Jennings Tow and Repair in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Tow and Recovery is my thing.

I love what I do. I enjoy the tow411 forum and hope it continues forever.

hookrite said:

Welcome from North Carolina Curtis

auto rescue said:

Welcome to the forum...

moranmg said:

Welcome aboard

TOwBoY88 said:

Welcome from West Central Illinois!

MNPOOL said:

Joe: Hello & Welcome from West Texas !!

srxrick said:

Welcome aboard.

towee999 said:

Welcome from the south coast of England
Elliot...

ed barker said:

Welcome from Ohio

David Boone said:

welcome aboard Joe from North Texas. glad to have you with us.

mrdmrd said:

Welcome Joe. I look forward to seeing you and your family in Wisconsin Dells in June.
Mike

showtime9301 said:

Welcome to Tow 411Brise Blackwell III

I am not real new here but I never have introuduced my self, sorry about that but was unsure what I would find here. You people are the greatest.

I am George Moore and my wife(Anita) and I own and operate Moore's BP Amoco, Inc. We bought the business from her dad 5 years ago. He had operated a full service station for 34 years, towing, repairs, car wash and fuel. When we purchased the business we remodeled the service bays into a c-store, updated the car wash and wreckers. We now have 3 trucks plus a service vehicle. One light duty 4x4, a med duty flatbed and a med duty wrecker. My wife works full time as a vets assit. and does a lot of bookwork for the store and towing. We enjoy country music, our kids,(2 boys 18 & 20),she loves to walk, and I love to spoil a walk after a little white ball.

Love this forum, I seem to learn something everytime I stop bye. How much easier it is to learn from some elses' mishap than to have it happen to you.

Great to be here and have enjoyed the posts. Still don't have a digital camera, but when I do will post all nite.

George Moore
Moore's BP

We'll see you on down the road

TowBoY88 said:

Welcome from West Central Illinois!

auto rescue said:

Welcome to the forum...

hookrite said:

Welcome from North Carolina Curtis

Towing247 said:

Welcome from New York, John

MNPOOL said:

George: Hello & Welcome to TOW-411
from West Texas !!

moranmg said:

Welcome aboard

srxrick said:

Welcome aboard from Minnesota!

David Boone said:

welcome aboard George from North Texas. Glad to have you with us.

Jared Allpoints said:

welcome from eastern pa

Waffco Joe said:

Welcome to tow411,from N.W.Indiana, Joe

mushspeed said:

Welcome George from England and enjoy the ride http://www.tow411.net/images/emoticonthumb.gifBe Safe, Be Lucky.
May all of your Punctures be little ones, 'cos it's only flat on the bottom.
John

Note: this is only a sample of the many welcome messages which were left in reply.

George Moore’s team consists of three employees and four tow trucks. Before a storm, they prepare the trucks by fueling them and making sure each is in good condition. The employees are on call when the weather is bad, Moore said.

The Washington County Communications Center will contact them when there are cars stuck in the street or disabled because of the snow, he said. Dispatchers will contact the tow trucks when there are vehicles interfering with plowing.

Moore said the day after the storm is the busiest, especially if there is a tow ban during the storm. They will get calls from private individuals when their car is stuck in a ditch or driveway.

On average, Moore said they will tow around a dozen vehicles during and after a snowstorm.

The heavy snow Washington had during the first snowstorm on Dec. 29 is much worse than the more recent light snow.

Moore said they have to be careful with the heavy snow.

Overall, Moore said the most important thing for people to do when they see a tow truck is to slow down and move over. If their vehicle is getting towed, it is best for the owner to be there with the keys.

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SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Sioux City Police are investigating a collision between a tow truck and a train Tuesday afternoon.

It happened just off Lewis Boulevard, at a railway crossing leading to a cold storage facility in the Singing Hills area.

Police say the truck driver didn't see the train and the crossing is uncontrolled by lights or crossing arms.

The truck driver and one person on the train received minor injuries.

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Rest easy Jim and we will take it from here.

Keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they start the rebuilding process ...

https://www.kcci.com/article/2-injured-in-fort-dodge-fire-that-leaves-building-a-complete-loss/30934580

Found on the Iowa State Patrol Facebook page:

District 3 - Council Bluffs

This shocking dash cam video was taken today from a delivery truck on I-80 in Western Iowa. The AMCON Distributing driver, State Trooper, and occupants in the pickup truck were not seriously injured.

If you have to be out driving during inclement weather, please remember to slow down and be aware of the road conditions.

According to a KWWL.com news report, tow trucks were staged on the roadside as part of the enforcement, and police vehicles also parked on the roadside pulled over motorists who failed to slow down and move over.

Sixty-six motorists were issued citations and 16 received warnings.

The report noted that in 2018, the Iowa State Patrol issued 308 citations for violating the law.

View the full article and more on TowTimes.com

Hello from Iowa,  I am new to the forum.  I have owned my own towing company since 2009.  We have 5 trucks in service now doing mostly retail and motor club work.  I looked around the forums a bit and seems to be a wealth of knowledge here.  I hope to learn a thing or two as well as share from my experience.

Canadian Towman said:

Welcome to the site, enjoy.

RodVT said:

 

Dan Donald said:

Hello from Pa. Good luck and many prosperous years to come. Please join your states towing organization, and stay involved and up to date, it will help.

 

Auto Rescue said:

Welcome to Tow411...

Obituary for Kermit Charles Jenkins

Fatal accident and trooper's car was struck during investigation.

https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/tow-truck-driver-injured-responding-to-accident-scene-in-le-mars

DES MOINES, Iowa — A stolen tow truck from Minnesota was found at an Iowa auto shop where police say a Fergus Falls, Minn., man was killed during an attempted burglary.

CLINTON, Iowa - A local tow truck driver is giving motorists a first-hand look at the perils faced in his profession with a harrowing cell phone video shot during a highway call.

"It's getting worse. There's so many distractions these days," said tow truck driver Tyler Petersen.

In the video shot last week, cars and semis are shown barrelling down the highway, inches away from Peterson while he prepares to tow a car.

At one point, he's lying on the shoulder of the road with a semi whizzing dangerously close. That semi driver then gives him the middle finger.

"In the video, I threw up my hands, the guy was flipping me off, like it's my fault I was almost hit by him," he said.

Iowa law doesn't mandate moving over for tow drivers, but police say it is a common sense, lifesaving courtesy.

"It's specific for law enforcement vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, but if you see flashing lights please move over," said Shawn Voights, Traffic Bureau Commander with the Davenport Police Department.

The 22-year-old has been towing cars for the family business for years, and says he shot the video to inspire others to think about the lives of tow truck drivers.

"People need to slow down and be more aware of their surroundings on the road. Pay attention. I'm not in hazard every day as much as people in bigger cities," he said.

"When you're in a ditch, who's coming to get you? We are."

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