Last Ride for Pittsburgh Towman

Dozens of tow truck companies formed a procession Saturday along I-376 to honor Husam Shuibat who was struck and killed last Wednesday.  

Shuibat, who worked for Advantage Towing, was side swapped after loading up and securing a vehicle on his tow truck.  

Charges against a suspected drunk driver are pending after the driver fled the scene. Police were able to track down the driver, 23 year old Hunter Crown, with the help of witnesses, who gave a detailed description of the car and plate number. Crown was later arrested for suspicion of DUI.  Members of the tow truck community call this the last ride. More than 50 companies formed the procession to honor Husam Shuibat.

"This is how we honor our fallen, whether it be a brother or sister. This is what we do to show our support for the family," organizer Joey Janicky said. "This man had eight children. He was out here doing his job supporting his children," Janicky said. While the last ride procession is a way to honor Shuibat, it's also a message to all drivers about safety and courtesy on the road.

"It shows to the community that you guys need to slow down, be aware, watch for our guys that are out there on the side of the road working," Janicky said. "Anybody that's on the side of the road, whether it be a PennDOT worker — if you see flashing lights, move over, slow down, pay attention, get off your phone."