Overview
- Police say a black Mazda that was disabled in a southbound lane was struck by a wrecker around 2 a.m. Saturday.
- The collision occurred on the Southwest Freeway near the Westpark Drive and Fountain View area, according to initial reports.
- The Mazda’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the victim’s name has not yet been released.
- Investigators report the tow truck driver was not injured, remained at the scene, and has not been charged at this stage.
- Southbound lanes were closed for several hours for the investigation and later reopened.