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Overland Park tow truck driver killed after vehicle falls from truck

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A tow truck driver was killed Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle fell from a tow truck and crushed him.

Overland Park police said the death happened about 3:50 p.m. at Midwest Tow Turbo and Diesel, 4510 Merriam Drive.

The victim was trying to secure the vehicle when it fell on him.

Police said the victim was a man in his late 60s or early 70s.

His name has not been released.