Tow Truck Drivers Struck 01.15.21 (AZ)

[TowNews]

Driver of tractor-trailer sought in I-10 hit-and-run

 

MARANA, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks the public's help in finding the driver of a white tractor-trailer involved in a hit-and-run collision.

 

DPS says the collision happened along Interstate 10 at milepost 229 near Marana Thursday night.

 

In a tweet, DPS said the tractor-trailer struck a tow truck and two tow operators, who were working on the road at that time.

 

DPS confirmed Friday morning both tow truck drivers survived their injuries.

 

After the incident, DPS says the tractor-trailer should have contact damage on the front right and ride side. The passenger side headlight may be out and the headlines may have a blue tint.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Gonzalez at agonzalez2@azdps.gov.

 

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Arizona Department of Public Safety released this statement:

 

Troopers are searching for this white tractor-trailer, which was involved in a serious injury hit-and-run collision on I-10 eastbound at milepost 229 (north of Marana) around 10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

 

The driver of the tractor-trailer struck a tow truck and two tow truck operators working on the side of the road. The tractor-trailer should have contact damage on the front right and right side. The passenger side headlight may also be out, and the headlights may have a blue tint.

 

If you have information, please email Trooper Gonzalez at agonzalez2@azdps.gov.

[auto rescue]

It’s great to read the operators are OK.

[Greg Cravens]

I heard this on the local news last night, very scary stuff. They said the tow drivers were going to be okay. This kind of stuff still makes my blood boil. Be safe everyone, as my old friend Randy says : "Head on a swivel". 

[5towman]

Glad to here the tow operators will be ok. I hope they catch the truck driver and take his license away. Please be safe out there. 

[GRUMPS The Towman]

Wishing for a speedy recovery for both Operators involved. 

The rising amount of truckers not following the SDMO laws is very concerning to me. Truckers out of all drivers out there are supposedly professionals and should be taking this very seriously. What do all of these recent incidents regarding semi's and commercial vehicles say about the current state of their industry?

[Premier roadside assi]

Sad to hear.  But glad he’ll be ok.