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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public’s help with locating a tow truck that was used to steal a car from a resident living in an apartment complex in Ohio City. According to the Second District Community Relations Committee, on Aug. 18 a tow truck stole a white Toyota Prius from a resident living in West 25th Lofts, located at West 25th Street and Church Avenue. The truck and the white Prius can be seen heading southbound on West 25th Street at Franklin Avenue, but it never crossed Lorain Avenue. Police said this incident could be related to catalytic converter thefts in the area. If anyone re…
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PERRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WANE) – A trucker traveling eastbound on State Route 117 by Thayer Road in Ohio pulled over his Freightliner to inspect possible vehicle damage when he was struck twice by separate cars and died as the result of his injuries on Friday at 9:06 p.m. Ohio State Highway Patrol said that Steven Evans, 52, of Lima, stopped in the eastbound lane and exited the Freightliner. While assessing the possible vehicle damage, Evans was on the left side of the vehicle, in the westbound lane. A Honda Accord, driven by Brandon James, 20, of Waynesfield, traveled westbound and struck Evans. A Chevrolet Sonic, driven by Jade Smith, 18, of Wapakoneta, was trave…
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Police were called to May’s towing on Chestnut Ave. SE Sunday morning to investigate a report of vandalism. The owner of a Warren towing company found hundreds of dollars in damage to his business over the weekend. Police were called to May’s towing on Chestnut Ave. SE Sunday morning to investigate a report of vandalism. Surveillance video shows a couple arriving in a car. A man got out of the car and shoved his fist through a garage door window. The man then jumped up and down on a truck, damaging the hood. The …
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a new curfew as the state faces a COVID-19 surge. The curfew will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three weeks starting Thursday, November 19. Watch his remarks.
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FROM THE PASSED Topic Originally Created by datowman in July of 2005: City Council to delay wrecker bid decision By Tiana Hubbard Print Article 7/27/05 The issue of whether to competitively bid wrecker service used by the city of Cleveland led to considerable debate during Monday's meeting of the City Council. Ultimately, council members unanimously approved delaying the opening of the bids, which was scheduled for Aug. 13, by 60 days. Wrecker company owners and operators showed up in force to object to the competitive bid process for wrecker service. The question of bidding out the service is not new. But it became a hot topic again earlier…
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Sandusky man killed on Turnpike UPDATE: The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the other person killed as 45-year-old Darren Hebner, of Mentor. Hebner was the driver of the disabled vehicle. Troopers said all three vehicles were damaged in the crash, and that the investigation of the incident is ongoing. They also released new information on the driver who allegedly struck and killed the two men. "It was determined that Zachary Santoro was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and impairment is suspected," according to an updated news release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. No criminal charges have yet …
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It’s a simple action a driver can easily take, and it makes the roads safer for all of us. “The Move Over Law” goes by different names in different states, but the goal is the same: To offer a greater layer of protection to emergency response and service personnel who are answering calls along the roads. Law enforcement officials in our region want to make sure motorists understand the importance of the laws, and that’s why the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state police once again have joined with the state police agencies in Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky for an education and enforcement campaign across their jur…
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BROOKLYN, Ohio Attempted car theft: Memphis Avenue On June 4, a Memphis Avenue resident called police after someone for the second time in a week attempted to steal his car using a tow truck. During the previous attempt, the would-be car thief ripped off the vehicle’s bumper. There are no suspects. Police are investigating. RESOURCE LINK
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Look at you getting stuff done! So proud of all the TRAO does for the industry.
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Tow Truck Stolen In Cleveland, 2 Police Cruisers Struck Cleveland police said someone stole a tow truck, with a car attached, and then hit two police cruisers on Tuesday night. CLEVELAND — Officers are searching for the persons who stole a tow truck and hit two police cruisers on Tuesday night, Cleveland police announced. The tow truck has since been recovered. At 10 p.m. on Tuesday, on E. 79th St., someone stole a tow truck with a car strapped to its back. The suspect then hit a Cleveland Clinic police car and a Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority police car. One officer in each car was injured, according to Cleveland police. …
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NORWALK, Ohio — Concerns about coronavirus are keeping most of us indoors — but not essential workers like nurses, police, and even tow truck drivers. With fewer cars on the road there are fewer accidents, leaving drivers sitting idle It's difficult to follow social distancing when helping people stuck on the side of the road Drivers say when they do get a call, they are taking the necessary precautions to keep their trucks virus-free “It’s like somebody shut the water spigot off in the towing industry. There’s nothing. I betcha there’s millions of tow trucks sitting across the country,” said Wayne Sweeney, manager at Interstate Towing …
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A Kyle Shahan a driver with Buckeye Towing & Recovery writes, So, last night I had to make the call no Driver wants to make and the call no owner wants to take. to inform Sara Duncan King and ZJ Larimore that the truck was hit on the scene of a call on the interstate. Both I and the folks who hit me are VERY LUCKY there were no injuries. Metal can be replaced, but people can not. PLEASE everyone when you see our Ambers, pay attention, give us room to work. Not just because it's the law, but so we can come in the same way we went out.
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On Dec. 18 around 2:40 a.m. a tow truck driver reported that a car collided with his tow truck. Investigating officers determined that the driver collided with a tree while crossing the median, crossed back and hit the tow truck. After field testing, the driver, a 34-year-old from Avon Lake was arrested on a drunk driving charge. There were no injuries as a result of the accident.
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Man stole tow truck in Cleveland, threatened its driver with gun as he fled to Medina, records say CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cleveland man is suspected of stealing a tow truck and waving a gun at its driver, who pursued him as he drove to Medina, according to police reports. The 37-year-old man is being held in the Cuyahoga County Jail in the incident that happened about 10:20 a.m. Tuesday on Clearaire Road near St. Clair Avenue, according to police reports. He has not been formally charged. The 46-year-old driver told investigators he worked for South Waterloo 24-Hour Towing in Cleveland. The business did not immediately return a call seekin…
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AAA Ohio Notification 12.16.19: On December 14th one of our roadside technicians was struck by a reported distracted motorist while assisting a member on I-70 near West Jefferson, Ohio. The tow truck and the AAA member’s vehicle sustained extensive damage. Thankfully everyone walked away from the incident with only minor injuries, but it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving and Ohio’s Slow Down, Move Over law. AAA’s network of emergency roadside service technicians put their lives at risk every day to assist motorists in need. It is a job they take pride in, and we commend them for their efforts. …
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The Cuyahoga County Ohio’s prosecutor’s office has stated that the man who caused a March 18 crash that resulted in Ohio tow operator Ron Urbansky, 53, to lose part of his leg has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Roy Hollingsworth, 35, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault, two counts of driving while under the influence and drug possession. He is to appear in court Dec. 19 for sentencing. Police said Hollingsworth was driving 66 mph in a 35 mph zone when his vehicle struck Urbansky’s parked tow truck in Fairview, Ohio. The crash caused the tow truck to pin Urbansky’s leg underneath it. A portion of his leg later had to be amputated. View the full article a…
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Tow truck driver who lost part of leg in crash wants his day in court http://www.kake.com/story/41261333/lucky-to-be-alive-tow-truck-driver-who-lost-part-of-leg-in-crash-wants-his-day-in-court
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NORTHWOOD, Ohio (WTVG) - If you're stuck on the side of the road, with a flat tire or an empty gas tank, ODOT’s new fleet of safety patrol trucks are better-equipped than ever to help you get to a safe spot. The four new trucks are bigger and better than ever. The first things you'll notice on this brand new safety patrol truck: a message board, and towing equipment. Jeff Hoff is the supervisor of the Free Safety Patrol. He explains to 13abc, "Now, instead of having to wait for a tow truck to come down and remove a disabled vehicle or an accident, we're able to move it to the shoulder, so a safe area, that way we can clear the road faster." …
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Mansfield, Ohio: 1200 block of Park Avenue West - A 41-year-old man told police Friday afternoon that he and a 70-year-old man do not get along because they are from rival tow companies. He said while he was on the ground strapping down a car for towing, the older man kicked him in the center of his back. Police made a report and advised the younger man how to pursue charges. RESOURCE LINK
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LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Disturbance: Wellington Road At 10:40 p.m. July 15, a woman reported that a physical altercation had taken place between her boyfriend and a tow truck driver. The boyfriend was upset because the driver was supposed to have delivered his vehicle to him earlier in the day, and because the car had a flat tire when delivered. At one point, the boyfriend stood in the way of the tow truck so it couldn’t leave the driveway. The truck bumped, but did not injure the boyfriend. The boyfriend punched the tow truck driver. Police spoke with both men and neither wished to pursue charges. RESOURCE LINK
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Found on Broadview Heights Fire Department Facebook page: posted 07.12.19 Great work by B-shift and Broadview Heights Police Department on a roll over MVA this morning on I-77NB at Lacey Ln. The victim was quickly extricated and taken to a local trauma center. Another report stated the driver is OK. That is unconfirmed at this time.
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A man charged with aggravated assault, OVI and drug possession after crashing into a tow truck in Cleveland, Ohio, pleaded not guilty in a court arraignment Wednesday. Roy Hollingsworth, 35, is accused of being three times over the legal alcohol limit when his vehicle collided with the tow truck on March 18. He was reportedly driving 66 mph in a 35 mph zone. The crash left tow operator Ronald Urbansky, 53, pinned under the tow truck. Urbansky survived but lost a leg below the knee. He was loading a vehicle impounded after a traffic stop when the crash occurred. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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As Ohio lawmakers consider a ban on the state’s towing companies using “spotters” to when removing or impounding illegally-parked vehicles, some Ohio towing companies say the impact would be minimal as the practice is not widely used. Under House Bill 113, towing companies that violate the ban would face a third-degree misdemeanor, a fine up to $500 and 60 days in jail. See the full report here. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio - A driver involved in a crash that severely injured a tow truck driver March 18 has been indicted on 8 charges. Roy Hollingsworth, 35, faces charges of aggravated vehicular assault, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and drug possession. According to a police report, Hollingsworth was driving an Acura that went left of center and hit a tow truck driver on March 18. The tow truck driver was pinned in the crash. The Association of Professional Towers (APTO) says the tow truck driver had to have his legs amputated. According to the indictments, Hollingsworth had cocaine, marijuana a…
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Driver who hit tow truck, which caused operator to lose leg, was 3 times over the legal limit, Fairview Park Police say Tow truck driver lost his leg in the crash FAIRVIEW PARK, OH (WOIO) - Police said the driver who hit a tow truck, causing the tow truck operator to lose his leg, was three times over the legal limit. Fairview Park police said the 35-year-old Cleveland man had a BAC of .255. The legal limit is .08. The accident happened around 4 a.m. on March 18 at Lorain Road and West 204th Street. According to police, the driver was going 66 mph i…
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Tow Truck Driver injured while working in Fairview Park will lose part of his leg. FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — Donations are being asked for on behalf of a tow truck driver who will lose part of his leg after a car slammed into his truck while was working on the side of the road. On Monday morning, Ronald Urbansky, 53, who works for Patton’s Five Star Towing, was loading a car onto his tow truck in Fariview Park when a 2017 Acura struck the front of his truck which caused his leg to be crushed. Fairview Park Police had called the tow truck to impound a car involved in an earlier traffic stop. Investigators say the driver of that car did not h…
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