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Global News
25-07-2025
- Global News
Tow truck drivers caught fighting each other over Ontario car crash: police
A pair of tow truck drivers were scrapping it out as officers arrived at the scene of a collision in Cambridge, Ont., on Thursday afternoon, according to Waterloo Regional Police. The service says officers were dispatched to a collision on Franklin Boulevard near Mill Creek Road at around 2:15 p.m. and found a fleet of tow trucks waiting for them. Police say there were seven tow trucks from four companies at the scene when they arrived, despite the fact that zero calls for service had been placed by those involved in the collision or officers. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In addition, two of the drivers were fighting at the scene, according to a release from police. In the end, officers issued 21 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act against tow truck drivers and companies. Story continues below advertisement Police say one of the tow trucks was also taken off the road due to safety concerns. Police also issued a reminder to residents that 'tow truck drivers and companies are not permitted to attend collision scenes or solicit business unless they have been requested by the involved parties or police, in accordance with regulations under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA).'
CTV News
25-07-2025
- CTV News
Charges laid after seven uncalled for tow trucks arrive at Cambridge collision
A long list of charges has been laid after police were called to a physical fight between two tow truck drivers at a crash site in Cambridge. The Waterloo Regional Police Service received several calls about a two-vehicle collision on Franklin Boulevard near Mill Creek Road on Thursday around 2:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the northbound lanes of the road were blocked by multiple tow trucks and two tow truck drivers were involved in a physical confrontation. In total, seven tow trucks from four different companies were at the crash, but police said the drivers involved in the collision hadn't called any of them. Officers laid 21 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act. They also deemed one truck to be unsafe and put it out of service. Under Ontario law, tow truck operators are not allowed to solicit services that have not been requested either by a driver or by another authorized person, such as a police officer.
Ottawa Citizen
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Ottawa Citizen
Tow company and two drivers facing provincial charges
An Ottawa-area towing company and two of its drivers face charges under Ontario's Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act after a driver complained that the company had towed his vehicle to a police collision reporting centre against his wishes. Article content The driver also claimed the company, IK Royal Towing, and its drivers caused damage to his car and claimed they were under contract with the Ontario Provincial Police, which was false. Article content Article content Article content Fines on the accusations could total $1,700 for the company and $1,300 each for the two truck drivers. Article content Article content OPP spokesperson Const. Michael Fathi said in an email that the tow company had notified OPP of a collision on Highway 417, with a tow truck driver calling the OPP Communications Centre in Kanata. Article content Damage was deemed to be minimal and 'he was instructed to tell the drivers to exchange their information and attend the CRC' in Kanata when they had time. 'Instead, the tow truck driver told the vehicle owner that the OPP instructed him to tow the vehicle to the CRC,' Fathi said. Article content The tow truck operator also didn't use the proper method to tow the vehicle, causing damage to the transmission by dragging the rear wheels, police said. Article content Fathi said during a meeting between the Ottawa OPP commander and towing companies earlier this year the companies were told there would be tougher measures taken against firms and drivers that didn't follow the laws. Article content
