Glendale, AZ — May 28, 2025, One person was injured following a tow truck accident that occurred at around 1:00 A.M. on 93rd Avenue.

According to reports, a man was crossing the street in the area of 93rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue when they were struck by a tow-truck.

First responders arrived and found the man seriously injured and transported him to the hospital, and it does not appear that anyone else was injured. The man's identity and status have not been released, neither has an update from officials on the investigation's progress.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is hit by a tow truck while crossing the street, the question that matters most is: Who had the right of way, and was the driver paying attention?

According to the report, a man was crossing near the intersection of 93rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue when he was struck by a tow truck. What’s not clear is whether he was in a marked crosswalk, whether the walk signal was on, or whether the tow truck had a clear line of sight. Each of those details is critical in figuring out who, if anyone, failed to follow the rules of the road.

Tow trucks, like all commercial vehicles, have a heightened duty to operate safely—especially in areas where pedestrians are likely to be present. That includes slowing down at intersections, scanning for foot traffic, and staying off their phones. If any of those basic duties were neglected, that could point to driver error. But proving that takes evidence.

In cases like this, I’d want to know if there’s dash cam footage from the tow truck or nearby surveillance cameras. Many intersections these days are monitored by businesses or traffic systems, and that video can be essential in establishing whether the pedestrian entered the street legally or whether the driver failed to yield. Cell phone records, black box data from the tow truck, and any available witness statements also help fill in the blanks.

I’ve worked on similar cases where drivers claimed they didn’t see a pedestrian, but the evidence later showed they weren’t looking. That kind of claim gets made often, but it doesn’t hold up if an investigation reveals the driver was distracted or speeding through an intersection. Sometimes, it’s not just about whether a driver broke the law—it’s about whether they exercised the level of caution the situation demanded.

Right now, there’s no public update on the pedestrian’s condition or whether officials plan to cite the driver. That means there’s still a lot we don’t know—but the path to getting answers always begins with a careful, independent investigation of what really happened.

Key Takeaways:

• Without more details, the question of fault remains unanswered.

• It’s unclear whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk or had the right of way.

• Tow truck drivers, like all commercial operators, are expected to use extra caution around pedestrians.

• Dash cams, surveillance footage, and driver phone records are key pieces of evidence.

• A full investigation should focus on both the pedestrian’s movements and the tow truck driver’s conduct.