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Highlands County Florida Tow Truck Driver Struck and Killed by Car on U.S. 27 While Working

A tow truck driver was struck and killed by a passing car while working on U.S. 27 in Highlands County, Florida, according to WFLA Tampa Bay. The driver was loading a disabled vehicle on the two-lane highway when hit.

Operator takeaway

Killed on a two-lane highway with oncoming traffic — U.S. highways without medians or shoulders are the most dangerous work environments in towing, and traffic control is mandatory on these roads.

WFLA · Published 2018-08-01 · Read original source →
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