A tow truck driver has died following a hit-and-run collision on Highway 401 in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident occurred after the driver was struck while outside his vehicle on the busy highway.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed the fatal collision took place on December 3, 2025. According to reports, the tow truck driver had stopped and was outside his vehicle on Highway 401 when he was hit by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene without stopping, leaving the victim with fatal injuries.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but the tow truck driver was pronounced dead. The OPP's investigation into the hit-and-run is ongoing, as officers work to identify and locate the driver responsible for the fatal collision.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The OPP are urging any witnesses or individuals with information, including dashcam footage, to come forward to assist with the investigation. This tragic event highlights the dangers faced by roadside workers and first responders on Ontario's highways. Police have not released the identity of the deceased driver, pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators are examining the scene and reviewing traffic camera data from the area in an effort to track down the vehicle that fled. The OPP remind the public that failing to remain at the scene of a collision, especially one involving a fatality, is a serious criminal offence.
Community Impact and Safety Reminders
The death of the tow truck operator has sent shockwaves through the local community and the towing industry. It serves as a grim reminder for all motorists to slow down and move over when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or any stopped vehicle with flashing lights.
Ontario's "Move Over" law requires drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when approaching an emergency or tow vehicle stopped with its lights flashing. If possible on multi-lane highways, drivers must change lanes to give the stopped vehicle a safe berth. The OPP continue to investigate this incident as they search for the hit-and-run driver.
