Keith Allen Rhew, 45, died on Friday April 3 following a work-related accident; he is survived by his wife and two young children, Luke (fifth grade) and Olivia (first grade), according to Daily Voice. A memorial fundraiser has raised more than $28,000 toward a $30,000 goal to help cover funeral expenses and family support; services were held at Bel Air Church of the Nazarene on April 10.
Operator takeaway
Workplace fatalities at tow operations rarely make national wires. Read this entry, pin the fundraiser link on your dispatch board, and tell your crew that workplace fatalities at recovery jobs are why every yard procedure exists.