A Kitchener tow truck operator, part of the Canadian Automobile Association’s network of providers, was struck and killed while assisting a stranded motorist east of London, a spokesperson for the organization said.

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a vehicle of interest after the 42-year-old tow truck operator was hit while helping a driver on Highway 401 east of London at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday. He died at the scene, police said.

“Our deepest condolences are with the family, friends and colleagues affected by this devastating incident,” CAA spokesperson Nadia Matos said in an email to The Free Press. “Our network of roadside providers is the backbone of our service – dedicated professionals who work tirelessly, often in hazardous conditions, to ensure the safety and mobility of

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