Tower Down - 05.30.21 (FL) "Updated 07.14.21"

[TowZone]

 

Tow truck driver, another man dead after being hit by SUV on I-295

 

Two men died early Sunday morning after being hit by an SUV on I-295 in Jacksonville.

 

A tow truck driver was parked on the left shoulder of I-295 near Blanding Boulevard while helping a driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The tow truck was partially blocking the left lane, while both drivers were behind the tow truck.

 

At about 2:40 a.m., an SUV driven by a 23-year-old woman hit both men before hitting a concrete wall on the right shoulder, the FHP said. The woman was not injured.

 

The tow truck driver, a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FHP. The other man, 19, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

 

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RESOURCE LINK with video

 

Carlos Betancourt - Owner-Operator at Zoom-Zoom Towing

 

 

 

 

 

[mooresbp]

Our thoughts and prayers to the families

[yoBdaBenO]

Our thoughts and prayers, it doesn't seem to be getting any better out there. What's it going to take to make our jobs safer...

[TowZone]

 

Gods Speed Tow Operator Gone To Soon!

 

Lest we forget them on the long road home

 

The tow operator stood and faced his Maker, which must always come to air.
He hoped his chains were left behind and he hadn't brought them on to bare.
"Step forward now, wrecker driver how shall I deal with you?"
Have you always rendered aid? To your Maker, have you been true?
The tower, with dirt on his hands, said "No sir, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who drive wreckers can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've taken people cars, because life is just that tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep.
Though I logged a lot of hours when the bills just got too deep.
And I never passed by a cry for help though at times I had little to gain,
and sometimes, please forgive me, I could do little more than feel their pain.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They only wanted me around in their worst of moments there.
But if you have a place for me here, well...it need not be too grand.
I never expected or had too much so if you don't...I'll understand."
There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood.
As the tow operator waited quietly, for the judgment...bad or good.
"Step forward now, wrecker driver, you've borne your burdens well.
Come tow on heaven streets, You've done your time in hell."

[auto rescue]

My Condolences to the families of those involved.

[TowNews]

 

[TowNews]

Teen killed in roadside crash died hours after his 19th birthday

 

[TowZone]

Parents of crash victim frustrated with case

 

[TowZone]

From the Facebook Page of Nacho Betancourt

 

This sight to heaven is asking Jehovah to help us to do justice, this pain is very strong, a devastated mother with a trauma for all her life and a frustrated and hurt grandfather knowing that a woman who killed our son is free and without facing justice.

 

 

 

# justiceforcarlosbetancourt.