WARREN COUNTY — Video shows the moments a car slammed into the back of a tow truck, narrowly missing the workers.
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“Too close for comfort!” a social media post by Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
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A state trooper’s dashboard camera captured a car that was traveling too fast on I-71 in Warren County failing to break and slam into the tow truck.
“We ask that you assist us, and all roadside workers, by proceeding with caution anytime you see flashing lights, no matter the color,” state troopers said.
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Vehicle Hits Tow Truck During Winter Weather🚨Too close for comfort! Watch as our trooper's dashboard camera captures a tow truck struck by a vehicle driving too fast for current conditions on I-71 in Warren County, narrowly missing those there to help! We ask that you assist us, and all roadside workers, by proceeding with caution anytime you see flashing lights, no matter the color. #MoveOver if you can, but if you can't because of roadway or traffic conditions, then you must #SlowDown!
Posted by Ohio State Highway Patrol on Monday, January 6, 2025
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