From TowTimes.com - Washington Tow Operator Killed in Tow Truck/Semi-Truck Traffic Crash

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A tow operator died Monday, Aug. 4, when his tow tow truck was hit by a semi-truck in Lewis County, Wash.

The Washington State Patrol stated that the tow truck and semi were westbound on highway U.S. 12 near Salkum when the tow operator, a 64-year-old Cle Elum man, made a u-turn and his truck was struck by the semi. He died at the scene.

Two passengers in the tow truck, a 38-year-old Rainier woman and a 35-year-old Olympia woman, were injured and taken to area hospitals. The driver of the semi was also injured and hospitalized.

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[rreschran]

What a horrible event ... I have no words. Christine and I send out prayers to the tow operators family as well as the others injured in this crash.     R.

Edited August 4, 2020 by rreschran

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