10/04/2025
Our hearts go out to this Tow Company & family in Maryland. No one should have to go through this loss.
SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER
Rest in peace driver, we will drag your chains from here💛
TOW OP DOWN !!!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 4, 2025
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PRESS RELEASE
Reporting Agency: Slow Down Move Over Inc.
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TOW OPERATOR STRUCK AND KILLED ON BALTIMORE–WASHINGTON PARKWAY
Slow Down Move Over Inc. Calls for Renewed Focus on Roadside Safety Following Latest Tragedy
BOWIE, MD — October 4, 2025 — The U.S. Park Police are reporting that a tow operator was struck and killed early Saturday morning while assisting a stranded driver on the southbound Baltimore–Washington Parkway near Route 197.
The tragic incident occurred at approximately 12:47 a.m., when the operator was in the process of loading a disabled vehicle onto the bed of his tow truck. According to authorities, a passing vehicle struck the operator while he was performing his duties at the roadside. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.
“This heartbreaking incident serves as another devastating reminder of why Move Over laws exist,” said a spokesperson for Slow Down Move Over Inc., a national nonprofit dedicated to roadside safety awareness and advocacy for tow operators and first responders. “Every driver has the power to prevent tragedies like this one simply by slowing down and moving over when they see flashing lights or roadside workers. These men and women put their lives on the line daily to help others — and they deserve to go home safely.”
The U.S. Park Police continue to investigate the incident, and the victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.
Slow Down Move Over Inc. urges motorists nationwide to remember the importance of Move Over laws, which require drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and roadside workers. The organization continues to advocate for stronger enforcement, driver education, and protective measures for those who risk their lives serving the public on America’s roadways.
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About Slow Down Move Over Inc.
Slow Down Move Over Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting awareness, safety, and legislative action to protect emergency responders, tow operators, and roadside workers. The group supports affected families, provides educational resources, and leads national outreach campaigns emphasizing the life-saving importance of slowing down and moving over.
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