Harris County crash: Tow truck driver fatally struck while loading another vehicle

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A tow truck driver has died following a crash in Harris County on Tuesday. 

Details are limited, but Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash occurred at 15218 Northwest Freeway. 

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Gonzalez said preliminary information is a tow truck operator was out of his truck and in the process of loading a vehicle when he was struck by another vehicle. 

The tow truck operator was said to be in fair condition, but during transport to the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and was later pronounced dead. 

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Authorities said the striking vehicles remained on scene. There were no signs of impairment by the drivers. 

An investigation into the crash is ongoing. 

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