Tow truck driver killed by car in New Jersey: Police
Daniel Ortiz, 24, of Hopatong, was hit by a Jeep that drove onto the shoulder of I-287 South, where Ortiz was towing a car just before noon on Thursday.
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The Jeep hit Ortiz, the tow truck and the disabled car, police said.
Ortiz was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. Police said the driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries.
The crash is still under investigation, according to police.
Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.
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