Kent, WA – July 30, 2025, in Kent, a fatal collision on southbound I‑5 just north of 272nd Street led to the death of a driver and the arrest of a tow truck operator. Authorities say an unmarked private tow truck broke down in the center lane while hauling an old dump truck. The towed vehicle lacked proper rear lighting, and a car traveling at high speed crashed into it from behind, killing the sole occupant instantly. The tow truck driver was taken into custody at the scene on outstanding warrants, and officers discovered drug paraphernalia inside the truck. The investigation remains ongoing.
DC Law Group: One Killed, Tow Truck Driver Arrested After Crash on I‑5 in Kent
Kent, WA – July 30, 2025 – A tragic fatal collision occurred in the early morning hours on southbound Interstate 5, just north of the 272nd Street exit, when a disabled towing rig and its tow truck were struck around 12:57 a.m. The impact claimed the life of a 59-year-old woman in the passenger vehicle. The tow truck driver, who remained at the scene and was unharmed, has since been arrested in connection with the crash
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