Columbus tow truck driver struck, killed while towing police vehicle on JR Allen Pkwy
A horrific accident Friday night on JR Allen Parkway has left many in shock after a tow truck driver loading up a law enforcement vehicle was struck and killed by another vehicle.
The crash occurred on the off ramp at JR Allen Parkway and Moon Road when the tow truck driver, who was called in to load up a broken down Georgia State Patrol cruiser, was struck by a passing vehicle on Friday, December 2, 2022. The tow truck driver was pronounced deceased on scene at 10:49 P.M by Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Dustin Harrelson.
The driver was identified as 41-year-old Jonathan Begley, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. Begley was a tow truck driver for Griffin and Griffin Towing.
Related stories
Crime & SafetyPedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Veterans Pkwy. in Columbus
CrimeOPD: Police investigating shooting in Opelika; road closed
TrafficSylacauga man killed in Friday night crash, Lee Co. coroner confirms
TrafficBREAKING: Vehicle fire shuts down parts of JR Allen Pkwy. in Columbus
TrafficCrash involving commercial vehicle blocks Marvyn Pkwy. in Opelika