Witness video from a February 16 collision near Homestead, Florida showed one Ford wrecker allegedly running a red light while a second allegedly traveled at excessive speed — resulting in one driver's death at the scene and the second being airlifted in critical condition, according to Tow Industry Week's February 25 investigation. Miami-Dade Traffic Homicide is investigating; the article notes both towing companies face likely civil suits and potential felony charges based on the video.
Operator takeaway
Wreck-chasing behavior that leads to a fatal collision creates vicarious liability for the company even when the driver, not the owner, made the call to run the light.