Tower Down - 07.22.20 (PA) "Updated 08.23.22"

[TowNews]

29-year-old from Dauphin County killed in tow truck crash: state police

 

 

A Halifax tow truck driver was offering roadside assistance on Tuesday when he was struck and killed during a domino crash in Berks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.

 

The 29-year-old was “actively engaged” in a call on Interstate 78 near mile marker 14.7 in Bethel Township when the crash took place near around 6:17 p.m., according to a state police report.

 

The first of the four vehicles involved was traveling west when it veered right, rear-ended a commercial vehicle, the Halifax man’s truck and a second heavy-duty tow truck, authorities said.

 

The vehicle that caused the chain reaction traveled another two-tenths of a mile before coming to a rest.

Six people were involved, with the youngest being a 9-year-old boy, authorities said.

 

State police said all four of the occupants of the vehicle that caused the crash were taken to Reading Hospital with moderate to severe injuries.

 

The Halifax tow truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld while next of kin is notified.

 

The commercial vehicle’s driver was uninjured.

 

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The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone who may have information or witnessed the incident can call state police at 610-562-6885.

 

[auto rescue]

My condolences to the operator and any family.

[Greg Cravens]

Condolences to the family, coworkers, and friends. Sad, sad news that sounds like another preventable wreck.

[Old Tow]

We here at Rick's Towing are lifting the loved ones of the tow truck operator up to the Lord in our prayers. !

[GRUMPS The Towman]

Rest easy operator, Your shift is over.

[Jeff J]

Condolences to his family and co workers 

we have to stop this !!!! 

[LisaJones]

My heart is with this family, the tragedy devastation and loss are not unknown to me, if I can in anyway big or small be of service, help or resource to them, please do not hesitate reaching out to me.

I pray that the lord lay his hand on your shoulders providing the strength and mental clarity necessary to navigate these hard times and he ease the burden on your heart.

Lisa Jones

[5towman]

Sad news. My heart goes out to his family and friends. 

[Doreen ur Finance Lady]

This is so sad that another one of our good hard working men are gone to soon. Praying for his family, friends, and co-workers.

[mushspeed]

Our sincere condolences go out to his Family, friends and co workers....

 

Our thoughts and prayers....From the UK towing industry.....

 

We feel your pain...rest in peace dude .

 

John.

[TowZone]

 

[mooresbp]

Our thoughts and prayers

[luigi]

Bridges all along the procession route had tow trucks, fire and ems

[TowForce]

Deb Foica Laudenslager:

 

 

10 months ago today you were needlessly taken from us! We have been missing you for ten long months.....the same amount of time that you were only able to be a part of Riley’s life. We have cried, we have laughed, we have asked “why” and we have advocated! We are trying to learn how to live life without you - same days are harder than others, but we know you are there! We WILL make you proud! Forever missed and loved Tyler Laudenslager

 

 

 

 

[TowForce]

2nd Annual Tyler Laudenslager Memorial Fundraiser 09.25.21

 

Free   · H&S Towing Service, Inc.

4180 Chambers Hill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111

more information added as it becomes available.

[TowForce]

Todd Leiss posted this on his FB Page:

 

Two years ago, July 21, 2020, Tyler Laudenslager, a father, a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, a co-worker, a tow truck operator, a volunteer firefighter was struck and killed by a motorist driving impaired, driving reckless, killing a hero, killing a man who gave to others, who did the right thing, who loved his family.

 

As you go about your day, please keep Riley, Holly, Heather, Deb and all their family and friends in your prayers, don't be a "D" driver and Move Over and Slow Down for all emergency responders, roadway workers and vehicles on the side of the roadway or at incident scenes.

 

[TowForce]

Todd Leiss posted on his FB page:

 

Tomorrow, Wednesday August 24th at 1:30pm, the criminal who struck & killer Tyler Laudenslager is scheduled to be sentenced.

 

I am asking all of my friends and connections to like this image, share this image, download and share this image or a similar image in support of Tyler's family. Deb, Heather, Holly and Riley should not have to go through this, no family should but we can ALL show support for this amazing family.

 

Tyler was struck and killed July 21, 2020. Tyler was much more than a tow truck operator and volunteer firefighter, he was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a friend.

Please show your support!

 

Thanks to Andrew Dresher for the great photo.