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Tower Down: Cash's Garage Owner killed in Amherst County (VA) Madison Heights family mourns tow truck driver killed in unusual accident Dennis Cash was on the job Monday when witnesses say another person's negligence caused a tragic accident NEWS LINK INACTIVE MADISON HEIGHTS, Va.— It's a somber day at Cash's Garage in Madison Heights; a family owned business that's now mourning the loss of its owner. Dennis Cash died on the job Monday. "He loved his family, he loved his business, and he loved his community," said Cash's son Jonathan, holding back tears as he recalled memories of his father Tuesday. Cash was trying to tow away a truck that crashed…
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Three vehicles were involved in the collision. A woman died at the scene. Another person was injured but is expected to survive. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — James City County police investigated a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that killed a woman. Authorities say the crash took place in the westbound lanes of Route 199 about a half-mile east of the Longhill Road exit around 8:30 a.m. Three vehicles were involved including a tow truck, a Jeep and a Honda. After some investigation, police learned that the tow truck had stopped to tow a car that got stuck in the median early that morning. Even though the tow tru…
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A train struck a tow truck Monday morning in Chesapeake, injuring the driver, police said in a news release. The incident happened around 10:56 a.m. in the 2900 block of Yadkin Road, the release said. The truck driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The incident is under investigation. RESOURCE LINK
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The driver of a tow truck suffered injuries to his face after rear-ending a woman turning right who failed to yield to traffic Wednesday morning at the intersection of Third and Franklin streets in downtown Richmond. The crash occurred about 10:15 a.m. when the female driver of a white mid-sized SUV turned right from Franklin onto Third. The driver of the tow truck, headed south on Third, had the green light and couldn’t stop in time when the woman pulled onto Third. The impact of the crash caused the tow truck to knock over a fire hydrant and topple a heavy street light on Franklin Street between Third and Fourth streets. Richmond police, f…
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These tragic incidents hit close to home with tow truck operators: ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia State Police trooper is in serious condition after she was struck while inside her patrol car Friday night while in a highway work zone on I-66 East in Arlington County. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. just prior to Exit 69. Trooper M. Hart was transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries, according to Virginia State Police. Both the female driver and the male passenger fled the scene on foot from the 2014 Volkswagen that struck Hart's patrol car,…
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Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night near the McLearen Square Shopping Center. HERNDON, VA — A driver died at the hospital following a collision that occurred late Wednesday night in the Herndon area of the county, according to a post on the Fairfax County Police Department's Twitter account. Detectives from FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit were on the scene in the 3500 block of McLearen Road, around 11:18 p.m., investigating the crash, which involved a car and a tow truck. McLearen Road between the McLearen Square Shopping Center and Centreville Road was closed temporarily to allow police …
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A Fredericksburg man faces criminal charges after being accused of firing a shot during an altercation with a tow-truck driver, police said. City police spokeswoman Sarah Morris said the driver went to Townsend Boulevard off U.S. 1 in Fredericksburg about 11:45 p.m. Saturday to tow away a vehicle. He was confronted by the owner of the vehicle and the suspect, and a heated dispute ensued, Morris said. As the driver was leaving the parking lot with the vehicle, the suspect and the woman who owns the car began chasing him. During that chase, a shot was fired, Morris said. No one was injured. The suspect, 25-year-old Dr…
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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – A Hampton-based tow truck company is suing the city for $800,000 for allegedly breaching its contract. “You have to stand up for what’s right,” said Wesley Ashe, owner of 3:16 towing. In 2015, Ashe’s company was added to the Hampton Police Division’s on-call list for towing. That’s a rotational list that is used every time a wrecker is needed. Last year, Ashe — with help from police and approval from the city attorney — began a cleanup program to sweep up debris and sop up spills. “You have car wrecks and they leave a nasty mess behind,” Ashe said. In January, the company was suddenly remove…
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‘Frightening’: Woman drives wrong way on Hull Street on three wheels, police say https://www.wric.com/news/crime/frightening-woman-drives-wrong-way-on-hull-street-on-three-wheels-police-say/
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When end of July rolls around, so does William Eubank's 50-years-plus repairing cars in Fredericksburg When William Eubank shuts down his auto service center in Fredericksburg on July 31, he’ll cap off a half-century of owning and running local businesses that repaired cars, sold gas and towed stranded vehicles. And if you add in the years Eubank spent pumping gas at various spots in Fredericksburg as a youngster, the hardworking man of few words can tack on another decade or two of serving motorists in and around the city. “It’s not easy work, but I’ve always liked it,” said Eubank one recent afternoon at his Eubank’s Service Cen…
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Tow Truck Driver Killed While Working Along I-495 in Fairfax County A tow truck driver who was helping a driver stranded on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, Virginia, late Monday night was struck and killed during a chain-reaction crash. Virginia State Police said someone driving a Honda Pilot rear-ended a Ford Edge SUV that was going southbound on I-495 near Route 236. The impact of the crash then caused the Honda to run off the right side of the highway and strike a tow truck. The driver of the tow truck was outside of the truck, which had its lights flashing, to assist a disabled motorist, police said. As he ran to try to get a…
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BERRY, John "TAP" Lee Jr., 62, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2020, at home, surrounded by his wife, sons and family. He was born September 26, 1957, in Richmond, Va., to the late John Lee Berry Sr. and the late Martha Kay Berry. He was the eldest of six siblings. He is survived by wife, Jessica Horne Berry; his sons and daughter-in-law, John "J.B." Berry III (Corine) of Mountain House California, Ju'wane Berry of Richmond, Virginia; grandchildren, Camryn, Jacob and Camille Berry of Mountain House, California; twin brother, James "Screwball" Berry of Tyler, Texas; brothers, Jerry Berry (Evelyn), Jerome "Bay Bay" Berry, Jeffrey Berry (Bre…
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RICHMOND, Va. -- No injuries were reported after a tow truck drove into the side of a Richmond glass shop on Tuesday. Around 2:50 p.m., police say that the driver of a tow truck had a medical issue, lost control of the truck, and crashed into the side of Able Glass Services of Richmond in the 2000 block of Chamberlayne Parkway. No other individuals were involved in the crash. RESOURCE LINK
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If you're not already on the edge, check this out. Then follow the link to read the rest of the ______ ! "The Senate rejected a proposed expansion of protections for tow-truck drivers that would have toughened penalties for a failure to move over to the next lane for service vehicles stopped on the side of the road to match the penalty for failing to move over for law enforcement, firefighters or EMS." Must Read Resource Link
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Trooper, tow driver injured after oncoming car hits State Police vehicle working previous accident in Christiansburg CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ7)-- A Virginia State trooper and tow truck driver were both taken to the hospital Saturday after an SUV hit a State Police car that was stopped at the scene of an earlier accident. According to Virginia State Police, one of their troopers responded to a two-vehicle accident along I-81S in Christiansburg at around 7:30 Saturday morning near mile marker 118.3. A driver from S & A Towing in Christiansburg was sent to the scene, and at one point, began talking to the trooper near his car on the side of I-81.…
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Police charged a Fairfax man with malicious wounding after he struck an employee at a tow lot with his car as tried to leave without paying. ARLINGTON, VA -- Arlington County Police arrested a Fairfax man Monday afternoon and charged him with malicious wounding and destruction of property after he allegedly stole back his vehicle from a tow lot in the Ballston area, according a the daily crime report. An officer was dispatched Jan. 13, at about 3:11 p.m., to the 4000 block of 5th Road N. to the report of a crash with injuries. Arriving on the scene, the officer discovered the suspect had tried to leave a tow lot without paying as an employee was cl…
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Robert Lloyd Dunn, Jr., 57, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in his home. Upon Robert’s wishes there will be no services. Mr. Dunn was born February 12, 1962, in Winchester, son of Robert Lloyd Dunn, Sr. and Earline Baxter Dunn. He was a retired tow truck driver. Surviving with his parents are his wife Maria C. Dunn; five children Robert Lloyd Dunn, III, Ashley Nichole Dunn, Ashley Nichole McIntosh-Wilson, Megan Elizabeth Carter, and Cherokee Rose Beatty; three siblings Rhonda Wiltshire Dunn, Ricky Dunn, and Ronnie Dunn; ten grandchildren; and Douglas “J.R.” Carter who was a best friend and brother to Mr. Dunn. …
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Two injured, including police officer in Virginia Beach crash VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach police say an officer and civilian have non-life threatening injuries following a crash Saturday night. Police say just before 11:40 p.m., two marked VBPD police cars were stopped behind a car in the northbound lane of First Colonial Road at the intersection of Republic Road. The two cruisers were sitting still with their emergency lights on, waiting for a tow truck to arrive. One of the police cars was struck by a civilian car who was traveling northbound, as the police officer attempted to pull out into the next lane still w…
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Chesterfield Fire & EMS spokesperson told 8News that no injuries were reported after a tow truck overturned Wednesday on Interstate-76 west. The crash, located on the west exit ramp of Powhite Parkway near the ramp to Route 653, closed the westbound exit ramp hours, according to VDOT. No Further Details and though the image is dark. This does not look like a Tow Truck, might be a bob Tail. RESOURCE LINK with video
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A Petersburg, Va. man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of of a tow truck operator attempting to repossess his vehicle. Anton B. Robinson pleaded guilty to shooting Allan Humphries, 42, in January 2018. Robinson was convicted of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He was sentenced September 26. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. — A Virginia man will serve a maximum five-year prison sentence for assault on a law officer despite not landing a punch or having a prior felony record. The Free Lance-Star reports 26-year-old Maurice Scott Beasley was sentenced Friday in Spotsylvania Circuit Court. Judge Ricardo Rigual cited his lack of respect for law enforcement in announcing the sentence. Prosecutors say Deputy Frank Fleming responded to a minor accident on U.S. 1 in August 2018 and discovered Beasley didn’t have a license or auto insurance. The deputy arranged to have the vehicle towed. Prosecutors said Fleming later decided to arrest the driver, but Beasley resisted…
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va (WTVR) A Henrico woman, whose name has not yet been released, was killed on Interstate 95 when she drove into the back of an Amazon Prime tractor-trailer. The crash was reported Wednesday, July 10, at 7 a.m. in Fairfax County, according to Virginia State Police. "A tractor-trailer was stopped on the right southbound shoulder of I-95 when a southbound Toyota Corolla ran off the right side of the highway and into the back of the tractor-trailer," a Virginia State Police spokesperson said. "The driver of the Toyota died at the scene. State police are still in the process of locating and notifying the driver's next of kin…
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Tow truck driver critically injured in I-95 hit-and-run crash HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — State police are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run crash along Interstate 95 in Henrico County Saturday evening that critically injured a tow truck driver. Troopers were called to the crash along northbound I-95 north of the Parham Road just after 5:20 p.m., according to Sgt. Keeli L. Hill with Virginia State Police. “The preliminary investigation reveals that the wrecker driver was assisting a disabled 2019 Newmar RV located on the right shoulder when he was struck by a vehicle,” Hill said. “The striking vehicle did not stop and may have con…
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HARRISONBURG — In Tuesday’s meeting, City Council approved city staff moving forward with a towing advisory board. The board is required by state law for any municipality that uses private contractors for towing services by law enforcement. Council was not required to approve the proposed ordinance at the meeting as expected. Staff planned to seek approval of an ordinance regulating how the Harrisonburg Police Department would choose tow truck operators to remove illegally parked vehicles, but City Attorney Chris Brown said Tuesday that “we got a little ahead of ourselves.” “What we are asking for tonig…
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Driver dies after his tow truck hits a tree in Newport News Newport News emergency crews extricated the driver from the tow truck, but he died at the scene. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A tow truck hit a tree killing the driver early Thursday morning, Newport News police said. The call of a vehicle crash came in around 1:59 a.m. at Menchville Road and Warwick Boulevard. Assistant PIO Brandon Maynard said a tow truck hit a tree and when emergency crews arrived the driver needed to be extricated from the truck. The man died at the scene. The department's Crash Team is investigating the crash. The intersection of Menchville Roa…
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Company urges drivers to move over after incident LYNCHBURG, Va. - A tow truck company is reminding drivers to move over after one of their drivers was hit by a car Wednesday. Bee Line Transport Inc. says that one of their drivers was hit today in Lynchburg while preparing to tow a bus. He was wearing a yellow reflective vest during the day and he was working next to two cars with flashing lights. The driver did not suffer any major injuries, but the company is urging drivers to move over for tow trucks and first responders. RESOURCE LINK Lynchburg tow truck driver struck by passing car LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDB…
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CULPEPER — (Press Release) Virginia State Police Trooper I.R. Ewing is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Culpeper County. The crash occurred Jan. 16, 2019 at 6:10 p.m. on Route 29 at Route 674. A tow truck pulled into the crossover from Route 674 to make a left turn to head south on Route 29. As it pulled into the median, the rear of the wrecker remained partially in the northbound travel lane and was struck from behind by a northbound 2010 Nissan Maxima. The impact of the crash caused the Nissan to cross through the median and then over both southbound lanes of traffic before coming to rest. The driver of the tow truck, Nathan J. Williams…
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SPRINGFIELD, VA—A man is facing assault charges after causing a commotion during a car towing and biting an officer Monday, Fairfax County Police say. A tow truck driver was repossessing a car in the 8600 block of Beech Hollow Lane around 10:18 p.m. when a man assaulted him. An officer arrived to find the man in his car and refusing to get out as it was being towed. After asking him several times to leave the vehicle, the man continued to refuse. At that time the officer took the man's arm and began to pull him out of the car. While doing so, the man bit the officer's hand. Officers ended up using pepper spray and a baton to get the man out and int…
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ETERSBURG, Va. -- A tow truck driver barely escaped a potentially deadly situation when a giant piece of metal crashed through his windshield along Interstate 95 Tuesday morning. Mike Hulford said he was driving on I-95 south, headed to a call in Petersburg, when he spotted an object coming from the northbound lanes. He was just inside the city limits around 8 a.m. "It came through right above the windshield wiper," Hulford described. “It hit my hood, went through the windshield and into the roof of the truck." Hulford said he swerved a “little bit to the left” just before the impact. He move likely saved his life, he said, since the object missed him by “l…
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ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) -- A man has died after he was hit by a tow truck near Tasley on the Eastern Shore early Saturday morning. State police say just before 7 a.m., 38-year-old Vincent McCrane Barrett of Cheriton was driving and failed to stop at a stop sign as he was pulling out of Daugherty Road onto Route 13. A tow truck was traveling northbound on Route 13 and was unable to stop when Barrett entered the road. The truck collided with Barrett's car, pushing it into the median, troopers say. Barrett was not wearing his seatbelt and was partially ejected from his vehicle, according to state police. He died at the scene. The driver of th…
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