Philadelphia Tow Operator Killed 1-28-2018

[rreschran]

A tow truck driver died from his injuries after he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle during a crash that closed eastbound lanes on I-76 in Philadelphia.

Police say several vehicles were involved in a crash on I-76 East at mile marker 338.6, between Exit 338 (Green Lane/Belmont Avenue) and Exit 340A (Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive) shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday. During the crash, a pedestrian was struck. Police say the vehicle that struck the victim left the scene.

The victim, who police say was a tow truck driver based in Havertown, was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Police say they detained the hit-and-run driver and are currently interviewing him.

All I-76 eastbound lanes are closed up to the scene of the crash.

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My prayers go out to another tow operator killed on a Philadelphia highway around 9:00 PM Sunday evening.

 

The tow operator (working a carrier) was struck and killed by a hit and run motorist on the I-76 eastbound. The name of the operator has not yet been released. From the news report it states, police say several vehicles were involved in a crash I-76 East at mile marker 338.6, between Exit 338 (Green Lane/Belmont Avenue) and Exit 340A (Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive). During the crash, a pedestrian was struck. Police say the vehicle that struck the victim left the scene, however, the suspect has been detained as the investigation continues. If my count is right, we've lost 8x tow operators killed in January alone.    R

 

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Name has not been relrased.

Reports are the company is

K & S Towing and Recovery, Havertown, PA

Tonight our family at K&S Towing and Recovery lost a good man, father, son, husband and brother in the line of duty. We want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has and will reach out. Please hold your loved ones a little tighter today and say a prayer for the family.

 

RESOURCE Company Facebook Page

 

Tow truck driver dies after crash on Schuylkill Expressway

LOWER MERION TWP., Pa. (WPVI) --

A tow truck driver has died after a crash on the Schuylkill Expressway.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes near the Belmont Avenue exit in Lower Merion Township.

The driver who struck the victim left the scene but was later caught nearby by Pennsylvania state police.

He is being questioned.

 

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[towmanblue]

Sorry to hear this. Thoughts go out to family and friends.

[mooresbp]

Our thoughts and prayers go out

[EdsTowing]

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the families of K&S Towing.

[hookrite]

Rest in Peace

[ESC]

So sorry to hear this!   We spent alot of time with Keith and Steve (and family) of K&S Towing while at the Baltimore tow show this year.  Great people!    So horrible to hear that another operator has lost a life.    This one is close to home for us, as we are only about 20 miles west of the accident location. 

[ESC]

I just saw on the company Facebook that a Go Fund Me account has been setup for the operators family-   https://www.gofundme.com/help-for-towing-family

[mushspeed]

Our sincere condolences to K & S towing for your tragic loss..... our thoughts and prayers go out to Jamie's family, friends and Co workers,

 

From your fellow towers in the UK and Europe

 

We feel your pain.....

 

John.