Los Angeles, CA — November 2, 2025, one person was killed in a hit-and-run accident just before 3 a.m. on Interstate 110/Harbor Freeway.

Authorities said a southbound vehicle hit a tow truck operator near the exit for Exposition Boulevard and continued driving. The tow truck had its lights activated as the operator assisted with a disabled vehicle.

The tow truck operator, whose name has not been made public yet, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.

The driver suspected of hitting the tow truck operator was arrested January 13, 2026, on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run causing great bodily injury, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Exposition Park accident at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a tow truck operator is hit and killed on the side of the highway, most people’s first thought is: how could someone be so careless? Especially when the truck had its lights flashing, and the driver responsible didn’t even stop. It’s a natural reaction. But before we can fully understand what happened here, and who’s accountable, we have to ask some deeper questions.

The key issue in this case is not just that the driver fled the scene, though that’s serious enough. What we really need to know is how and why the driver came into contact with the tow truck operator in the first place. Was the vehicle drifting onto the shoulder? Was the driver distracted, impaired or fatigued? These are the kinds of questions that go beyond criminal charges and into the heart of civil accountability.

At this point, there’s no information about whether the driver who fled was operating a commercial vehicle or a personal one. That matters because if this was a company vehicle, then whoever employed the driver may also face scrutiny. For example, was the driver on the road for work purposes? Did they have a history of prior violations? Was the company properly monitoring their driving records?

Another major unknown is what kind of evidence investigators have collected. Cell phone records can tell us whether the driver was texting or on a call. Dash cam or surveillance footage may reveal whether the vehicle swerved or failed to maintain its lane. And in some cases, vehicle black box data can offer key insight into speed, braking and steering just before the crash.

The fact that authorities made an arrest more than two months later suggests they had to build the case gradually, possibly through forensics, witness statements or surveillance footage. But even if the criminal side is moving forward, families often find that the civil side — the part that holds people accountable — is where many of the deeper answers come out. That’s only possible through an independent investigation that looks at every piece of available evidence.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unclear whether the driver who fled was in a personal or company vehicle, which affects potential liability.
• Authorities have not said what led the vehicle to strike the tow truck operator, leaving key questions unanswered.
• Evidence like cell phone records, dash cams and vehicle data will be critical in determining what really happened.
• An arrest in a hit-and-run case doesn’t close the book. It often opens the door to more questions about how the crash occurred and who else may be responsible.