Close call for tow truck driver after his vehicle was smashed into on Manitoba highway

WINNIPEG — CAA is issuing a warning after a contractor’s truck was smashed into on Highway 216. The tow truck driver was preparing to pull a vehicle from a ditch when a car, going an estimated 90 km/h, smashed into his truck, spraying him with antifreeze and vehicle debris.

It was a close call for the contractor nearly hit by the passing vehicle who violated the Highway Traffic Act by failing to move over, and failing to slow down.

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Thankfully both drivers were unharmed.

“Our tow truck drivers, like other emergency workers, should not have to put their lives at risk when working. We’ve had close calls before, but this was too close.” said Mike Mager, president of CAA Manitoba.

Legislation requires drivers to slow down to 40 km/h when the posted speed limit is less than 79 km/h, and down to 60 km/h when the posted speed limit is 80 km/h or higher.