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.