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A Forum for Towing Related News and Collective Thoughts. In here you will find Industry related news stories along with Condolences in Tower Down Posts. Positive posts such as Birth Announcements, Quotes, etc.
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Burson accident leaves Angels Camp man with major injuries An Angels Camp man was hospitalized with major injuries following a car accident at the intersection of Burson Road and Highway 12 on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported. Around 5:20 p.m., Gabriel Fernandez, 34, of Modesto, was driving a 2006 Nissan Murano southbound on Burson Road, while Sammie Franks, 55, of Angels Camp, was driving a 2009 Dodge tow truck eastbound on Highway 12. “Mr. Fernandez drove the Nissan southbound onto State Route 12 directly into the path of the Dodge,” a CHP press release reads. “The front of the Dodge collided into th…
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FIRST ALERT: Deputy seriously injured, Coast Guard searching for person in water after Don Holt crash CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says one of its deputies has been hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash on the Don Holt Bridge Wednesday morning. The deputy was assisting the driver of a disabled vehicle when he was struck by a passing vehicle, Capt. Roger Antonio said. Meanwhile, a Coast Guard spokesman says their agency is searching for a tow truck driver who may have gone over the bridge and into the water when the crash happened. That …
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Two people killed in crash involving tow truck near 83rd Ave and McDowell PHOENIX — The Phoenix Fire Department says two people were killed in a crash involving a tow truck Friday night. Firefighters say they responded to reports of a vehicle that crashed into a tow truck near 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road just after 6 p.m. When firefighters got on scene, the passenger vehicle was engulfed in flames and two people were trapped inside. The fire was extinguished but the two people inside the vehicle were pronounced deceased at the scene. …
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A Coral Springs man was arrested for assaulting a police officer and violating his probation after an altercation with a tow truck driver. On April 9, the Coral Springs Police Department responded to a 911 call near the 10800 block of West Sample Road. Officers encountered a visibly upset man, later identified as Darrin Antuwan Garrett, 44, who was arguing with a tow truck driver. There were no details in the report about why Garrett’s car was getting towed by the driver. According to police, they immediately recognized Garrett as someone they have dealt with on prior occasions, most notably, a recent incident where he was arrested an…
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Sacramento firefighters are trying to extinguish a fire at a tow yard that started just before 8 p.m. According to the fire department, there are multiple cars on fire at the tow yard on Dry Creek Road near Vinci Avenue. Since there are not any water hydrants available, firefighters have to use a tanker. No injuries have been reported. RESOURCE LINK with video
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It probably wasn’t what tow truck driver Brian Gharst expected to see when he pulled off the Parks Highway near mile 80 Monday evening. Gharst was returning from a job in Talkeetna when he stopped to check out a couple of trucks stopped by the side of the road and realized the drivers were looking at an eagle in the snow that wasn’t moving. Cody Gray, Gharst’s boss at Elite Towing, said he got a call from his driver asking for advice about the bird. Gray said he called Alaska Wildlife Troopers who gave permission to try and rescue the eagle, provided it could be done safely. Chris Mahoney, one of the onlookers, shot a vid…
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It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Danny Cassello early this morning. After suffering from numerous health issues, Danny has hung up his chains and gone to be with his parents in heaven, who he loved and missed dearly. Danny will be greatly missed by many with his knowledge and love for the Towing Industry. RIP Danny! We will share more details on services when they become available. Admin Added from Obit: Daniel Cassello, 57, of East Hartford, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Hartford on May 21, 1963, he was the son of the late Joh…
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Found on Indiana State Police Indianapolis District FB Page: This morning on I-69 Senior Trooper Patterson was sitting behind a tow truck that was hooking up to a car. The driver of the brown Ford lost control & hit the back of Patterson’s car. Both the Trooper and Tow Truck driver were outside the vehicles but thankfully uninjured. The driver of the Ford was transported to an area hospital by Noblesville Fire Department, he was alert and conscious. The occupants of the other car were not injured.
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NHP: Tow truck driver killed in hit-and-run crash at 215, Decatur in south valley (NV) Ryan Bilotte with Quality Towing, Las Vegas Nevada lost his life in the line of duty! LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada Highway Patrol said a pedestrian was killed in a crash on the southern 215 Beltway at Decatur Boulevard on Tuesday night. NHP said a tow truck driver for Quality Towing was hit while he was working in the westbound shoulder of the highway about 7:47 p.m. on March 9. The tow truck driver was taken to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The vehicle that hit him sped of…
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ADOT image John Halikowski Director, Arizona Department of Transportation Why all the “buzz” about distracted driving? With more than 10,000 drivers involved in crashes who were engaged in distracted driving behavior in our state in 2019, it is a stark reminder how important it is to be a responsible driver when you get behind the wheel. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month. I wish we didn’t have to dedicate a month to bring attention to the dangers of distracted driving. But with the number of crashes rising and the inattentive drivers we see daily on our roads, we need to call attention to this public safety issue. …
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All lanes of northbound Interstate 25 are open after a Monday morning crash earlier led to closures and traffic delays, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. All lanes of northbound I-25 were closed at mile marker 170, north of Greenland Road, around 6:30 a.m. after the crash. The highway reopened before 7:45 a.m. Gazette news partner KKTV reports that a tow truck driver lost control of a vehicle, resulting in a multi-car crash in the I-25 “gap” construction zone. According to troopers, the tow truck was passing the Greenland exit (167) at 6:24 a.m. when the driver crashed into several nearby vehicles. One person was t…
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Tow truck driver injured working accident on Kan. highway JACKSON COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating an injury accident involving a tow truck driver that occurred just after 6a.m. Thursday in Jackson County. A 2014 Dodge Challenger hydroplaned and slid into the median near 118th Road on U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. A sheriff’s deputy responded to check on the vehicle and driver. An area tow truck arrived to pull the vehicle out of the median. The vehicles of both first responders had their emergency lights activated, according to the KHP. A northbound 1997 Dodge Caravan driven by Tyler Allen Morri…
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Callaway County wreck sends tow truck driver to hospital after being hit on side of road KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a wreck on westbound Interstate 70 at the 151-mile marker. Officials with Troop F report the crash involved a tow truck driver. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states that a Lexus RT traveling westbound traveled onto the shoulder and hit the Toyota Highlander being loaded onto a vehicle to be towed away. The tow truck driver, Ryan Brewer, 25, was putting the wench on the Highlander when the crash occurred. Brewer was hit due to the crash. Brew…
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Two people killed in head-on crash near Lisbon It happened on Route 30 near Route 172 just after 4 p.m. LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – Two people were killed in a head-on crash just west of Lisbon Wednesday afternoon. It happened on Route 30 near Route 172 just after 4 p.m. According to the Morning Journal, the state patrol says a GMC Sierra went left of center and hit an on-coming tow truck. Both the driver and passenger in the GMC were killed. Their names have not yet been released. RESOURCE LINK Two killed in head-on collision on Route 30 LISBON — Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon in …
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Tim Walker AMR Reporter At the April 6 Pocahontas County Commission meeting, commissioner John Rebinski asked that the commission begin the process of amending the County Towing Ordinance. In particular, Rebinski wants Fire or EMS personnel at the scene of a traffic accident to be allowed to contact 911 to request a tow by the company that is next on the rotation. The current ordinance only allows a Law Enforcement Officer to make that request once they arrive on the scene. Rebinski said that restriction can cause delays in getting a road cleared and reopened to traffic since law enforcement’s arrival is often delayed because they are responding …
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Hundreds of emergency responders have been badly injured or killed, while providing roadside assistance. The changes in the Move Over Law are to prevent deaths. RESOURCE LINK with video
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Veteran tow-business owner, Ron Meyer, and industry legend, Mike Corbin, have signed on to the American Towman Roadside Safety Commission. “We are excited that Ron and Mike will be serving on the Commission,” said AT Publisher Dennie Ortiz, who is chairing the Commission. “They both bring bonafide roadside-safety credentials to the project.” Meyer is president of Pine Tree Towing, running out of three Ohio cities: Cambridge, Caldwell, and Marietta. Meyer is a member of the Governor’s Ohio Traffic Safety Council and sits on the executive board of the Association of Professional Towers of Ohio. Meyer is also the lead-author of the industry’s first Quick-Clearance Certifi…
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CHP: Tow truck driver killed on I-5 while at work, suspected DUI driver arrested SOUTH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A tow truck driver was struck and killed Saturday night while servicing a vehicle on Interstate 5. The California Highway Patrol said a 40-year-old male tow truck driver was responding to a disabled vehicle call at around 11:40 p.m. on the right shoulder of northbound I-5 near Seamas Avenue. Officers said the tow truck driver was standing on the driver’s side of the truck when he and his truck were hit by a Chrysler mini-van. CHP said the tow truck driver was thrown into the northbound lanes of …
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One person killed after train and tow truck crash in Bessemer BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — The driver of a rollback wrecker tow truck was killed in a crash with a CSX train on Carolina Avenue on Thursday afternoon, according to the Bessemer Police Department. Police said the tow truck was only occupied by the driver at the time of the incident. RESOURCE LINK with video
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Today we recognize the members of the Towing industry touched by Autism. Over the past couple of years I have heard from numerous industry members who have children effected by autism. Our hearts are with them on this day. TowForce asks that you add images of trucks or tattoos of Autism Awareness.
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Apr. 2—PATTERSON — Three adults and a juvenile were arrested Wednesday after harassing a tow truck driver and assaulting a Hardin County deputy. According to a statement issued by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, at 3 p.m. Wednesday Hardin County Central Dispatch received a call for assistance from personnel with Osborn's Towing and Recovery services. The service was attempting to deliver a vehicle to a residence at 18538 state Route 81 in the village of Patterson, where they were being harassed by individuals at the house who were yelling at the wrecker operator. Upon the arrival of a Hardin County Sheriff's deputy, six individuals were observe…
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Sheriff: Man allegedly fired gun into ground to deter tow truck driver from repossessing car RAYMOND — A shot was fired early Tuesday morning when a conflict arose between a homeowner and a tow truck operator, law enforcement said. Tuesday around 3:45 a.m., Racine County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 4600 block of 80th Street in the Village of Raymond, according to the Sheriff's Office. A tow truck operator, who was trying to repossess a vehicle, was approached by the homeowner. The homeowner then fired one bullet into the ground and the tow truck driver left, according to the release. …
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Michigan State Police probe road rage incident on EB I-94 and I-75 in Detroit A suspect "road raging" with a tow truck driver fired shots and struck the truck, Michigan State Police said Monday. The incident, which happened on eastbound Interstate 94 and Interstate 75 in Detroit, occurred at about 4 p.m. The MSP Special Investigation Section helped MSP South troopers with the freeway shooting investigation and closed roads in the area as they worked. "The suspect was road raging with a tow truck driver," the MSP Detroit post tweeted Monday. During the incident, the suspect drove onto the shoulder of the freeway and fired shots. The tow truck was stru…
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Hello, Can anyone tell me what is going on in WY? You now have to have your truck certified in that state if you plan on towing anything there? is that correct? Angela
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There will showing of respect At 1:30 pm Sunday 3/28/21. Meet at Lynam's tow yard highway 84 & 21 in Monroeville, AL. At 1:30 pm to line up all the tow trucks. The tow truck procession will leave from there and head to his final resting place. Everyone is invited to bring as many Tow trucks Fire/rescue trucks and big trucks. information provided by Joey Castillow 251-714-0096 Admin Added Obituary Info: Mr. Charles Edward Lynam, age 80 of Monroeville, AL pas…
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An Orange County businessman is coming forward to share video of a person using a tow truck to allegedly steal cars. - Fullerton man says his work van suddenly disappeared. After he saw security video, he realized it was towed away. But who did it? Only on 2 CBS to Orange County Reporter, Michele Gile, found some answers. ANGEL LUGO: The thing that gave it away first is it-- it didn't have license plates. It didn't have a front license plate. Didn't have a back license plate. MICHELE GILE: Add to that, the fact that the suspect dresses in a reflective vest like a legitimate tow truck driver would. Here is video from Fullerton this past …
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The woman asked a police officer to call the man back, report says. BURR RIDGE, IL — A tow truck driver apparently wouldn't give up after he towed a woman's car in Burr Ridge, according to a police report. The man towed the woman's car Feb. 21, but later texted her asking for a date, police said. The woman thought the man would understand what her lack of a response meant. But a couple of days later, he showed up at her work on 91st Street to bring her doughnuts, the report said. She asked police on March 11 to contact the man and ask him to stop. The man told police he was just trying to ask the woman out and would not cont…
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