Dylan Davis, 27, was arrested March 31 after allegedly stealing a loaded flatbed from Riehl's Towing in Washington Township, New Jersey, while an operator was securing a vehicle — throwing the employee from the moving truck — then crashing head-on into two cars, according to 6abc Philadelphia. Davis faces first-degree carjacking, DUI, vehicle theft, and two counts of assault by auto; a court-authorized blood draw confirmed impairment.
Operator takeaway
When loading a flatbed in active lots or on public roads, your protocol for securing the cab — keys, door lock — is your first line of defense.