Tow truck driver killed while loading up disabled vehicle along Northwest Freeway, HCSO says

In northwest Harris County, a tow truck driver lost his life while loading a disabled vehicle, as confirmed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 3:32 p.m. on Tuesday on the eastbound entrance ramp of the 15200 block of the Northwest Freeway.

The victim, identified as Simon Garcia, was in the process of loading a disabled vehicle onto his white 2013 Isuzu NRR flatbed wreck. His wrecker was positioned on the highway’s right lane, with Garcia standing outside the vehicle near the driver’s door.

Meanwhile, Elieser Alonso was driving a white 2019 Dodge Promaster along the eastbound right lane, with a passenger named Darian Leiva. Alonso reportedly attempted to change lanes to avoid Garcia’s tow truck, resulting in an improper maneuver. While attempting to move into the left lane, Alonso’s Promaster collided with the right rear quarter of a 2015 Odom Utility Trailer being towed by Joseph Ramirez. This collision caused Alonso to lose control and strike the back of Garcia’s tow truck, ultimately hitting Garcia himself.

Garcia was rushed to Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Both Ramirez and Alonso remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, according to authorities.