Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash
Summary
Car Crash South Bay Florida in South Bay, Florida: A 54-year-old tow truck driver from Stuart was killed Friday night in western Palm Beach County after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into palm trees. The driver was traveling southbound on the 600 block of U.S. Highway 27 North in South Bay when he approached a right-hand curve. The tow truck struck two large palm trees on the driver's side door, and the flatbed portion sheared off and traveled about 170 feet through a residential yard before striking a parked trailer loaded with steel at Mass Towing. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Terrence Martin | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash