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   Tower Down: Dan Collins aka DNDTOWINGINC 08.24.21 (NV)

   September 23 by TowZone

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   Dan Collins (DNDTOWINGINC) was hit and killed in Arizona on I-10 while doing a swap tow. He was unhooking the replacement tractor when an oversize load came through and hit the tractor he was towing as well as him. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2011/sep/03/tow-truck-driver-commemorated-procession-through-l/ Of the more than 75 responses to the original topic this one stood out the most. I can't say enough how much it means to read the kind words and thoughts you have sent to us. I also want to thank those of you who called to express your condolences. My husband was my life. Considering the little damage to our wrecker and …

   

   Last reply by TowZone, September 23
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   Matt McCarthy 01.01.20 (NV)

   January 2, 2020 by TowNews

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   Company Statement: With a very heavy heart we must relay some truly saddening news. We have lost a member of the D & S Tow family. A very talented hook that delivered whatever that was asked. From hauling equipment, recovering off-road, training a newbie, perfect AAA service, overseeing dispatch on the big screen or delivering perfect paperwork. From the front line customer to the back office personnel Matt will be truly missed! Family Statement: Last year Matt got really ill, was in ICU for almost a month. He recovered, and was doing well. Putting the pieces of his life back together. Late yesterday afternoon my son Matt passed away. We do …

   

   Last reply by GRUMPS The Towman, January 2, 2020
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   1 critical after shooting at North Las Vegas tow yard (NV)

   August 2, 2019 by TowNews

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   UPDATE 10:15 A.M. Police say they found the tow truck driver involved in this incident and he is being detained for questioning. Police have not said the driver is a suspect. The shooting remains under investigation. ORIGINAL STORY NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- A 28-year-old man is recovering at the hospital in very critical condition after a shooting at a tow yard in North Las Vegas, according to police. Officials say a tow truck driver and someone getting their car towed got into a disagreement that escalated. The disagreement turned into a physical fight that led to the shooting…

   

   Last reply by 5towman, August 4, 2019
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   Edward L Hewitt, NV, 01.09.04

   February 6, 2019 by ForgivenOne

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   Ed, along with his wife Marilyn, founded National Tow & Road Service in Reno, Nevada. Despite being blind in one eye, he was an accomplished pilot, a sharpshooter and a past reserve deputy for the Washoe County Police Department. Topic Originally Created on Tow411 in 2006

   

   Last reply by ForgivenOne, February 6, 2019
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   Crystal A Von Alst, 33, Pahrump, NV, 03.01.01

   April 8, 2018 by ForgivenOne

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   Crystal Von Alst died of complications from cancer. She co-owned and operated a towing business with her husband, Jim. *She was a 10-year resident of Pahrump and worked as the co-owner and office manager at Auto World Auto Repair and Towing. ForgivenOne

   

   Last reply by ForgivenOne, April 8, 2018
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   I'm in

   January 4, 2018 by Southwest Towing

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   Hello from Las Vegas,Nevada Bruce-Southwest Towing

   

   Last reply by Southwest Towing, January 4, 2018