Tow truck operator killed in Christmas Eve hitandrun on I94 identified; suspect in custody
Dec 25, 2024
A 39-year-old man is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on I-94 on Christmas Eve, the Waukesha County Sheriffs Department said.A 40-year-old tow truck operator, identified as Hussain Farhat of Yaffo Towing in Chicago on Wednesday, was struck and killed while loading a disabled car on the freeway. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.RELATED:-Read our previous coverage of this story On Dec. 25, the Sheriffs Department received an anonymous tip about a possible suspect vehicle at a residence in the Village of Wales. Investigators determined the vehicle matched the description of the one involved in the crash.Watch: Suspect in custody after fatal Christmas Eve hit-and-run on I-94 Suspect in custody after fatal Christmas Eve hit-and-run on I-94The suspect turned himself in during the investigation, and authorities recovered his vehicle from the residence. He is being held at the Waukesha County Jail on a charge of hit-and-run causing death, a Class D felony under Wisconsin law.Ray Dhabrah, cousin of Hussain Farhat and Yaffo Towing partner, said they are working on funeral arrangements and will share details with us and some towing groups online. Video of Hussain shared by his cousinMeanwhile, the Wisconsin Towing Association shared a heartfelt message on Facebook Wednesday, offering its condolences and prayers to the family of the tow truck operator:The incident remains under investigation with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol. The Sheriffs Department said no additional information will be released at this time.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip