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Anaheim, CA (June 10, 2026) – A three-vehicle crash on the westbound SR-91 to southbound SR-55 transition road left a tow truck driver injured on Tuesday afternoon, June 9, after a white Lexus SUV struck the back of his truck while it was stopped on the right shoulder. The tow truck driver was seen limping at the scene, and a medical response was requested for him. Fire units were also dispatched as a precaution.
The collision involved the Lexus, the Freeway Service Patrol tow truck, and a gray Toyota Avalon. A witness confirmed the Lexus struck the rear of the tow truck, which was stopped with a white truck at the time of the accident. All three vehicles came to rest in the transition road, and debris spread across the lanes.
The fast lanes were blocked, with vehicles cutting over from the mainlines to get around the collision. A tow was called for the involved vehicles. No names were released in connection with the wreck. The sequence of events that led to the rear-end strike is still being examined by investigators.
We hope the tow truck driver and all those hurt make a full recovery.
What Risks Do Freeway Service Patrol Drivers Face While Working on California Freeways?
Freeway Service Patrol drivers work in some of the most hazardous conditions on California roads. They stop along busy freeways and transition ramps to assist disabled vehicles, positioning themselves directly in or adjacent to live traffic lanes. Despite the bright markings on their trucks and standard safety protocols, these workers face a real risk of being struck by passing drivers who fail to slow down or move over.
California’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stopped vehicle with flashing lights, including tow trucks and roadside service vehicles. Failure to comply can carry fines and, in cases where a worker is hurt, more serious legal consequences. Despite this law, rear-end and sideswipe crashes involving stopped service vehicles remain a concern on high-speed corridors.
Transition ramps connecting one freeway to another tend to be especially risky for stopped vehicles. Drivers merging at speed from the mainline may not see a stopped truck until it is too late to react safely.
