Blue Lights Proposed to Protect Kentucky Tow Drivers

Nearly a year after tow truck driver Troy Caldwell was killed on I-64, a group is pushing for legislation to protect roadside assistance workers in Kentucky.

Caldwell, 54, died in September 2024 while handling a towing job. His friend Bubba Johnson, owner of Bubba’s Towing and Recovery, says the loss inspired him to take action.

“We’re known as the highway janitors, but we’re dying out here — and dying often,” Johnson said.

The proposed legislation, known as “Troy’s Law,” would allow tow trucks and other roadside vehicles to use rear-facing blue lights alongside existing warning lights. Johnson believes the change could save lives.

“The blue lights would make people tap the brakes, ease off the accelerator, and notice what’s ahead,” he explained.

The campaign has drawn widespread attention on social media, with one TikTok video surpassing a million views. A petition has gathered hundreds of signatures, and a subcommittee hearing in Frankfort is set for September 17.

“If we don’t change something, nothing will ever change,” Johnson said. Source: https://www.lex18.com