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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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Look at you getting stuff done! So proud of all the TRAO does for the industry.
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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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Looking for good drivers: http://roadsideassistancenow.network/vendor-network-signup
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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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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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https://fox8.com/2019/03/18/driver-was-pinned-under-tow-truck-in-fairview-park-crash/ Tow Truck Driver in Ohio pinned under tow truck caught on police dash cam. its not safe out there no matter what slow down move over could not help this guy out there. you always have to be aware of your surroundings it scares me to think I want to be a tow truck driver and see all these accidents.
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Two people were hurt in the incident. FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — An investigation is underway in Fairview Park after police say a tow truck driver was struck by a vehicle early Monday morning. It happened on Lorain Road near West 204th Street. The tow truck driver and the driver of the other vehicle were both taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Patton's Towing RESOURCE LINK with video Fox 8 Cleveland Reports: FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio - A crash involving a tow truck in Fairview Park is under investigation. The crash has closed Lorain Road at W. 204th St. …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio--A Northeast Ohio lawmaker is looking to make it illegal for towing companies to hire “spotters” to report illegally parked vehicles. Under House Bill 113, introduced Thursday by state Rep. Tom Patton, towing officials caught using spotters could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Patton, a Strongsville Republican, said he introduced the bill after WEWS-TV in Cleveland did a report last year on the use of spotters. “To actually employ people whose sole job is to call it in…it didn’t pass the smell test for me,” Patton said. Patton said he wasn’t sure how widespread the use of towing spotters is in Ohio. “It’s something we’l…
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Jesus Castaneda was barefoot and shirtless, straddling an upstairs bedroom window Wednesday morning, waiting for his fiance to hand him three children as their house burned. Through the black smoke, he saw Lydia Aponte with one of the boys, he said. But the smoke was so thick, he couldn’t tell if it was Isaiah Ortiz, 6, or Aiden Ortiz, 4. Jesus reached for Lydia’s arm and felt a burst of air, he said. The bare foot he had wedged against the icy exterior of their Akron home slipped and he tumbled outside into the snow and minus-3 degree air. Desperate to reach his family, Jesus said he ran to a sliding glass door, kicked in the glass and charged into the living room before…
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Ohio's 'Move Over' law was designed with police officers, firefighters, road crews and others in mind. The law simply states that when motorists encounter any vehicle on the side of the road with flashing lights, they should move over one lane or slow down if changing lanes is not possible. The Move Over law could have been applicable on the rainy, Friday night Jan. 4 when Colerain Township Police Officer Dale Woods, 46, was struck by a truck while responding to a crash in the 7600 block of Colerain Avenue - a five-lane road including the turn lane. Monday, the veteran police officer remained hospitalized in critical condition. The crash is under investiga…
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CANTON, Ohio -- A local tow truck driver says he was nearly killed, when a teen driver plowed into a disabled SUV on the side of the highway. "I could have very easily been killed yesterday but God's grace or something was on my side," said Shawn Migdol, a tow truck driver from Canton. On Thursday morning, Migdol pulled his truck with the emergency lights flashing onto the berm of southbound I-77, to help a friend whose SUV was broken down on the side of the highway. Investigators say Migdol was walking toward the Ford Escape, when the 16-year-old driving a Subaru, crashed into the back of the disabled SUV, knocking Migdol to the ground. Another vehi…
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http://www.fox19.com/2018/09/14/fema-taps-cincinnati-tow-truck-company-hurricane-disaster-relief/ FEMA taps Cincinnati tow truck company for hurricane disaster relief A local tow truck company is sending 10 trucks down to the Carolinas to help move vehicles stuck in flood waters. By Maytal Levi | September 13, 2018 at 8:29 PM EST - Updated September 13 at 8:38 PM CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A local tow truck company is sending 10 trucks down to the Carolinas to help move vehicles stuck in flood waters. …
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Mark Wahlberg was recently in Columbus, Ohio, to talk about his new Chevrolet dealership. While there, the actor met with media and shared his lifelong passion for cars. In fact, one of his first jobs was as an auto mechanic. As a teenager, Wahlberg did oil changes and tune-ups and even drove a tow-truck. Wahlberg also started fixing and flipping cars when he got his license. Wahlberg explained: "I had quite a few cars on my first policy when I was 16 1/2—my insurance policy—because I bought a car for $200, fixed it up a little bit, sold that car, bought another car. And my mother was like 'What is going on? How are you getting all t…
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Police arrested three juveniles in connection with a break-in at a local towing company. According to police reports, the teens were seen stealing a car at Sandy's Towing; When confronted by employees, they sped off through the front gate, causing damage. And it's not the first time Sandy's Towing has dealt with a situation like this. Police say when they arrived on scene around 2am on Sunday, the gate was lying on the ground after the culprits smashed through it. An employee saw a white GMC Yukon driving in the parking lot and called police, telling officers, someone had broken in and was stealing a ca…
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I just saw where Charlie Amann with White Oak Service Center, Cincinnati, Oh. had passed away. If this is the right Charlie he had been a member for more than 10 years and had a post count of 750+ I'm sad, I have seen too many members taken too soon in life. He last Logged in on June 8, 2018
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AUSTINTOWN Nineteen cones stood at a Thursday morning Ohio Department of Transportation event to represent 19 lives lost in construction zones in the last year. “Slow Down and Move Over” welcomed members of the public, first responders, construction workers, tow truck drivers and more to an event dedicated to spreading awareness about safety in construction zones and on the highways and freeways. “The purpose is to protect everyone who works on roads and those traveling on roads,” said John Picuri, ODOT District 4 deputy director. The message is simple: “slow down and move over for road workers,” Picuri said. One of the 19 cones was dressed in ave…
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RICHFIELD TWP.: The Ohio Turnpike will dedicate a new memorial sign Friday in honor of a tow truck driver who was killed on the highway. The sign says: “Move over for stopped vehicle with flashing lights. In memory of Michael Kennedy.” Kennedy of Ravenna, whose nickname was “Turnpike Mike,” was an operator for Interstate Towing. He was killed in May 2015 when he was struck by a tractor-trailer while helping a driver who had a flat tire. He was 56. The sign, part of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s Memorial Sign Program, will be located at Milepost 182. The dedication will take place at 10 a.m. at the Boston …
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