Towing Tragedy: Accident kills Hamilton recovery professional

Toronto, Ontario — An Ontario based towing professional, Peter Szymczak, 33, has died after a vehicle fell off of his tow truck. The incident occurred in Hamilton, Ontario, on April 6.

Szymczak, an employee of Fast and Friendly Roadside Services in Burlington, Ontario-based towing business, leaves three children behind.

The incident was reported by Hamilton Police, who were called to the scene after the victim’s father had found him crushed beneath the vehicle.

An investigation into the death is underway, according to the Ministry of Labour.