TN Tow Truck Driver Killed In Accident

Our condolences to the family and acquaintances of 57-year old William Bolin of Jackson, TN. He died today after his wrecker rolled into a ditch. Here's the story from The Jackson Sun:

A Jackson man was killed Monday evening in an accident on U.S. 412 in Bells in which his truck rolled into a ditch, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

William Bolin, 57, was driving east in a wrecker truck carrying a vehicle when a 2002 Mercury Sable did not yield while crossing the highway at Walnut Hill Road, the THP said.

Bolin's truck hit the car and began to roll after leaving the roadway. Bolin was not wearing a seat belt, according to an accident report.

The driver of the Sable, Roger Crutchfield, 53, of Bells, was not injured. He was cited for not yielding, but no criminal charges are pending.

The accident was reported about 5:50 p.m.