Towman David Fischer of McCarty’s Towing Identified in Fatal Crash

Authorities have identified the tow operator killed Wednesday morning in a crash on Interstate 165 near Owensboro, Kentucky, as longtime towing professional David W. Fischer, 71, of Owensboro. 

According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Fischer was outside his wrecker assisting a disabled semi on the shoulder of the roadway near the Daviess–Ohio County line when he was struck by a passing southbound semi-truck. The truck also sideswiped Fischer’s wrecker and the disabled semi, causing moderate damage.

The driver of the semi, Suk K. Subba, 32, of Antioch, Tennessee, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, first-degree wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident involving death, and failure to yield to an emergency-stopped vehicle.

Sheriff Brad Youngman said video evidence suggests the crash may have been avoided. “If he had gotten over, like the law requires, he likely would not have hit David,” Youngman said.

In a statement, the sheriff’s office described Fischer as a respected figure in the towing industry. “David was well known throughout Daviess County and all of western Kentucky for his courtesy, expertise and professionalism,” the statement read, noting he served motorists for more than 50 years. According to local reports, David W. Fischer had worked for McCarty’s Towing for more than 50 years, making him one of the most recognized tow operators in the region. 

Coworkers described him as someone who brought positivity to difficult roadside situations. One colleague said that after a job he would often pat teammates on the back and say, “Good job. Everybody did a good job.”

Sheriff Brad Youngman also noted that Fischer was a familiar face at crash scenes and roadside assists throughout Daviess County, calling him “very professional” and “very fun to be around.”

Friends added that “he never met a stranger,” and that nearly everyone in the community knew him after decades of helping motorists.  Source: https://www.paxtonmedia.com/