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Tow Truck Driver Killed on Thruway While Trying to Help
Sad news from the New York State Police this morning.
Is has been confirmed that a tow truck driver was struck and killed earlier this morning while assisting a disabled vehicle on the NYS Thruway Westbound between Exits 29 and 29A.
According to News 10 ABC, the initial call for the disabled vehicle came in at 5:50 a.m. and the accident occurred at 6:26 a.m.
The disabled vehicle and the tow truck driver were on the right side of the road when a passing tow truck struck and killed the driver.
An investigation is going on right now.
For the latest, CLICK HERE.
We're thinking and praying for the family of the victim of this terrible accident.
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