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I just noticed a high number of failed login attempts over the past few days. Have you attempted to login and your attempt failed? if so contact me as there could be a password issue as members are still being transferred from one house to another.
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Man, 51, Killed In Early-Morning Thanksgiving Day Crash SEFFNER, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash on the Interstate 4 connector ramp early Thanksgiving morning. According to deputies, the crash happened on I-4, just east of Mango Road. A 51-year-old Tampa man was driving westbound on I-4 when he entered the shoulder just before 12:30 a.m. and collided with the rear of a tow truck that was stopped on the shoulder. The man's vehicle burst into flames and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released as of yet. The 34-year-old driver of the tow truck was not injured. The crash remains under investigation. REXOURCE LINK
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Re: So. Cal Severe Weather Warning - A Little Prayer is Helpful
TowZone replied to rreschran's topic in California
Motorist just cannot use common sense when driving in the rain around here. This year the number of vehicles rolling over and going off the road seem to have increased drastically. They continue to drive 10 miles of more over the posted limit. Oh, and a common issue is at least one tire with a dangerous treat level. I expect this weekend to see an increased number of accidents. Praying none involve a Tow Operator. -
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Re: Tow Operator Shot - Killed (OFF-DUTY) California
TowZone replied to rreschran's topic in California
Going Into, Around and Throughout the Holidays it always seems that someone around us is struggling with their ability to cope with the pressures of life. Society does recognize or deal with Mental Health any better than it did decades ago. The different is today from decades ago, there were State Mental Hospitals and it seemed anyone could check themselves in regardless of ability to pay. I believe many of those who are suffering today would do just that and get the needed help. The difference is today we have fewer of these much needed institutions. Just thinking about how much money has been thrown at programs and foreign aid that hasn't had much to move that needle. Maintaining and Supporting Mental Institutions along with our Infrastructure should have been priority. At least it seems the Veterans Hospitals seem to be getting proper funding as you don't hear as much about them in the news. Heck the news doesn't even report about the new Veterans Hospitals being Built. But, the do report about raising Taxes. Our thoughts are with the family, who are likely searching for answers and to the police offices who were responding to the situation as they have been trained. Since I do not know what the exact situation was and cannot speculate, I do know many of these instances of a family member with a history of mental illness end in the same tragic loss of life. I am sure there will be body cam footage released at some point as it is reported nearly 85% of officers these days wear a body cam. -
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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This story was very confusing, since we have not heard any reports of either a Tow Truck Driver being injured or a Tow Truck Damaged. At this point all we can do is speculate using the details in the story. First Car is struck and that vehicle left the scene, a Second Vehicle Struck the First Vehicle and then the Tow Truck showed up. At which point the Tow Truck was struck and the Drivers of the First & Second Vehicles were struck by the Third Vehicle. Now were I was confused is there is a Fourth Vehicle and that is the Vehicle that Left the Scene. But, Why didn't the News story mention the Tow Truck Driver and Why have we not heard anything about this accident involving a Stationary Tow Truck?
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We went ahead and posted this as the initial report was that the Truck Truck Operator and the Driver of the vehicle which was struck by a Hit and Run Driver were struck. The Video in the News Story states the drivers were exchanging information. However, if the first vehicle was a Hit & Run vehicle that would be inaccurate. We will work to get details as they become available. I know we have a few members in a area of Texas, please update us on the status of the Tow Truck Operator in this tragic accident created by not only another Hit & Run by now a DUI Driver. Are Thoughts are with everyone involved in this tragic incident today.
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As found on Towing in Canada shared on Tow411 Network: Another tow truck hit this morning, this time highway 11 in northern Ontario. Clear visibility, super straight with no hills for kilometers. 2 tractor trailers don't even attempt to stop or slow down, move over. First TT clips the rear of the tow truck and has a near head on with an oncoming WHO had slowed down and is alive today because he did. Second TT was so close behind the first we didn't see it coming, hits the car on the shoulder then squarely into the rear of the tow truck. No injuries, no loss of life.
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Tow Truck Driver Falls Into Flooded Sinkhole on Cape Cod (MA)
TowZone replied to TowZone's topic in Massachusetts
Rob, that's a good find. Thanks for posting this video, it gives a better look at the scene during and after the Tow Truck Operator Fell into the hole. I am sure everyone who has seen this can relate to the Panic & Shock this driver experienced at that moment. -
Yes, this is conformation the young lady who ran in front of the tow truck was a jogger. St. Petersburg Jogger Dies After Being Struck By Tow Truck A St. Petersburg woman has died after being struck by a tow truck Wednesday while jogging across Ulmerton Road at 34th Street North. FEATHER SOUND, FL — A St. Petersburg woman has died after being struck by a tow truck Wednesday while jogging across Ulmerton Road at the intersection of 34th Street North. Wendy Lizetee Rosa, 23, of St. Petersburg died of her injuries at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Rosa violated the crosswalk control signal to stop and ran into the path of a tow truck owned by Tampa Towing and Recovery and driven by Ahmed Saleh, 21, of Brandon. RESOURCE LINK
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The tow truck driver was on Ulmerton Road when the woman ran into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ST. PETERSBURG ― A 23-year-old woman running across Ulmerton Road was fatally struck by a tow truck on Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Wendy Lizetee Rosa, of St. Petersburg, was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The incident took place at about 9:16 p.m. Ahmed Saleh, 21, of Brandon, was driving a Tampa Towing and Recovery tow truck in the outside westbound lane of Ulmerton Road. Rosa ran north across the westbound lanes of Ulmerton road at the intersection with 34th Street N, the Highway Patrol said. She was in the crosswalk, but did not have the light. She ran into the path of the tow truck and was struck, troopers said. The tow truck driver does not face charges in this case, according to the Highway Patrol. RESOURCE LINK
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Vehicle towing prompts fight, shooting at Durham apartment complex DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A confrontation between a vehicle owner and a tow truck driver turned ugly at a Durham apartment complex on Friday morning. Durham police officers said a tow truck driver was trying to tow a vehicle around 4:15 at Duke Manor Apartments on Lasalle Street. The vehicle owner, a man, approached the tow truck operator and a fight ensued. The tow truck operator shot the vehicle owner once, according to police. The tow truck operator then called 911 from the parking lot. ABC11 crews saw the vehicle owner conscious and alert before being taken to the hospital. Police don't know his condition. It's not known if the vehicle was being repossessed or if it was illegally parked. RESOURCE LINK with video
