Tow truck driver killed in Sterling Heights collision with semi

STERLING HEIGHTS – A 29-year-old tow truck driver has died after an early morning collision with a semi truck in Sterling Heights on Tuesday.

Police say the crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the intersection of southbound Mound Road at Dobry Drive. The tow truck driver, identified as a man from Detroit, reportedly drove through a red light on westbound Dobry at Mound when it collided with a semi truck passing through the intersection on a green light.

The tow truck driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The semi truck driver refused medical treatment, police said.

Alcohol doesn’t appear to be a factor in the crash, according to police, however the crash remains under investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or may have information related to the investigation to contact Traffic Specialist Officer Halapi at bhalapi@sterlingheights.gov or 586-446-2924.