Robert A. Thorton

Robert Thorton had just finished loading the first of two vehicles he was towing from an accident scene on the highway.  Law enforcement had several lanes closed for the clean up and Robert was preparing to hook up the second car.  Another vehicle accident occurred behind the scene and one of those vehicles was spun into the work area.  The out-of-control vehicle hit Robert and the vehicle he was working to load.  Officers at the scene were able to free Robert and render aid until he was transported to the hospital.  Robert’s injuries were significant, and he succumbed to them thirteen days later.