Tow Truck Driver Killed in Harris County Crash on Northwest Freeway

Harris County, Texas – According to the deputies, a tow truck driver was killed on Tuesday in a crash in Harris County.

The deadly accident happened on February 13, in the 15218 block of Northwest Freeway.

Deputies said a tow truck driver was out of his truck and in the process of loading a vehicle when he was struck by another vehicle. He was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead. His name has not been released.

The other driver remained at the scene and was not impaired.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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