VILLAGE OF SUMMIT, Wis. — A 40-year-old tow truck operator is dead after being struck by a blue minivan while loading a disabled car on the shoulder of eastbound I-94, east of Sawyer Road, according to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
The sheriff’s department said the driver of the minivan did not stop and continued eastbound on I-94, exiting at Hwy C in an unknown direction. The incident occurred around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
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The tow truck driver was transported to Aurora Summit and pronounced dead upon arrival.
Eastbound I-94 from Sawyer Road to Hwy C was shut down for the investigation.
The Wisconsin Towing Association shared a heartfelt message on Facebook Wednesday, offering its condolences and prayers to the family of the tow truck operator:
"The Wisconsin Towing Association extends its deepest condolences and prayers to the family of the tow truck operator who lost his life in the line of duty in Waukesha County. Our hearts are broken. This should've never happened, but to happen at Christmas time hurts even more. As we all enjoy this time of year, please remember the hard-working men and women who respond to incidents on our roads and highways and place themselves in harms' way. Be at peace, we'll carry the chains from here."
The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Please contact the Waukesha County Communications Center at (262) 446-5070.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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