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[TowNews]

Tow truck plows into 12 cars in Windward Oahu after apparently losing brakes

Four people were injured Wednesday, including one critically, when a large tow truck apparently lost its brakes on Kahekili Highway and plowed into 12 vehicles.

June 12, 2019 at 5:35 PM HST - Updated June 12 at 5:35 PM

 

RESOURCE LINK with video

[rreschran]

This is a prime example where daily tow truck inspections and regular, documented maintenance is challenged. The investigators will go about looking at all maintenance records and the inspections that drivers conduct on the day of use. Is your company's inspection process capable of proving no neglect on the vehicle driver's part? Although the company is innocent until proved guilty, there's a huge burden of proof that goes against the grain.

[BlackAutoload]

The pink 16 ton(?) doesn't look beat up in the video.  Wonder if brakes were really the issue or a driver issue. 

[TowForce]