Ontario Provincial Police say they have located a vehicle of interest in the crash that claimed the life of a tow truck operator on the westbound 401 earlier this week.
Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says in a social media post Thursday that OPP have located the commercial motor vehicle, previously identified as a vehicle of interest in the crash and have identified the driver, however no additional information will be released.
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, OPP and other first responders were called to highway 401 westbound, just west of Oxford Road 3 for reports of a fail to remain crash involving a tow truck operator.
A media handout of the commercial motor vehicle police were attempting to identify. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)
The tow truck operator, a 42-year-old Kitchener man, was helping a stranded motorist, where he was struck and later died at the scene.
The other vehicle did not stop.
Constable Matthew Foster stressed the importance for motorists to move over for first responders and tow trucks when they are pulled over.
“They are out working, assisting other motorists and making the roadways clear and safe for us to drive on,” Foster said.
Ontario law states that drivers must slow down when passing an emergency vehicle or tow truck with its emergency lighting on.
“One day it could be you who needs help, and that tow truck driver or first responder needs to be on the side of a major series highway,” Foster said.
“I just wanted to say thank you, a sincere thank you, to everyone who provided information,” said Sanchuk.
Police have not said if any charges have been laid.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
