Driver to be Prosecuted Over Death of Tower

The driver that struck and killed 25-year-old towman Keegan Spencer on a Michigan freeway in late 2023 will be prosecuted for his actions. Spencer was parked on a median as he was seeking to help a stray dog before he was killed. 

Payton Ferris, who was driving the car, was charged with a moving violation which caused Spencer’s death. If convicted, Ferris could be punished by up to one year in jail and $2,000 in fines. 

"I feel devastated. I feel let down by the judicial system," said Miko Garrison, Spencer's mother. "I feel a lot of frustration, and I feel like it brings on a lot of heartache that our son's life did not matter." 

Matt Spencer, Keagan's father, said that while they don't want Ferris to "become a statistic of the judicial system," they were hoping to see charges that would encourage careful driving from others moving forward. 

"This is a culture problem," said Matt Spencer. "We have to get behind our wheel and start thinking about others. It's just not all about us. And we need to start doing our part. It's all of us." 

Keagan's family have been advocating for a new bill nicknamed Keagan's Law. The law would allow tow truck drivers to use blue flashing lights while at emergency scenes. Matt Spencer has spoken to lawmakers about the bill in both Michigan and Washington, D.C. 

Keagan's parents said they know some tow truck drivers who have decided to quit because they no longer feel safe. 

"This is a big loss not just to our family, but to our community, to the tow community also," Garrison said. "And it's also a very hard pill to swallow for those men that are out there every day."    Source:  https://www.wzzm13.comhttps://www.youtube.com/