KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Calls for accountability, two days after a Jackson County Public Works employee is killed on the job. "You send them down there Sunday, then we lose a life getting it out and the truck is still there. Somebody needs to be accountable for this,” said Chief Jeff Jewell of Fire and EMS of the Inter City Fire Protection District. The question is – could this have all been prevented, at least one official thinks the answer to that is yes. Jewel said if the appropriate steps were taken beforehand, 61-year-old Everett Carter may still be here. LIVE UPDATES: Track snow removal efforts in cities across Kansas City metro The reason that he was even in Blue Summit to tow a Jackson County plow truck that slid and posed a danger to traffic – is still yet to be removed by the county. Jewell is recounting the conversation when Carter told him that the city was “to cheap to pay for a tow truck” as to why he was the one responding to the call. "Somebody has already died to get a truck out that is still there that doesn't make any sense to me,” Jewell said. It was Sunday around 2 a.m. after ice and snow had already fallen when that truck was initially stuck. Carter headed to the scene over 12 hours later, Jewell just so happened to phone Carter asking if he could help with the fire station parking lot. "He was upset, I mean he said we're going to go down and get this truck unstuck because the county is to cheap to pay for a tow truck,” Jewell said. Carter would die trying to tow that truck as his truck slid down the hill and rolled over him. While the truck is still there, the county knows it has to be removed for a few reasons. One of the cars that crashed due to it obstructing the roadway is also still on the scene buried behind the bush. But also because Jewell has called everyone he can think of to have it moved as it has already caused three crashes, numerous other 911 calls and has even forced him to load a woman into his pickup truck because his ambulance couldn't fit through on the road. "I'm frustrated at the fact we need to get a plan going here because we're risking people's lives and property because we can't get to them,” Jewell said. HCA Midwest treats over 150 patients after winter storm hits Kansas City area Jackson County sent FOX4 a statement Tuesday evening stating: "The plow truck remains on-site as part of the investigative process. At the request of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it has not been moved to preserve the scene until their investigation is complete. We will ensure its removal as soon as clearance is given." "Jackson County Public Works personnel are trained and instructed to call for a tow truck when necessary. In this instance, our dedicated Public Works team attempted to address the situation themselves to quickly restore the truck to operation—a testament to their commitment to serving the community." "The Missouri State Highway Patrol has concluded that this was a tragic accident and the County fully supports their findings. Moving forward, we are reviewing our operations to ensure the safety of our team members, which includes adjusting our response times during storms, prioritizing easier-to-access locations first and designating challenging areas as lower priority. It’s important to note that our team was working in Blue Summit at the specific request of the Inter-City Fire Department to address dangerous conditions in the area and enhance public safety." "As we continue to grieve this devastating loss, our primary focus is on supporting Mr. Carter’s family, friends and colleagues. We are committed to honoring his memory by continually prioritizing the safety and well-being of those who serve our community. We appreciate your compassion, patience and understanding during this difficult time." Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android This even though the truck that killed Carter was already removed. FOX4 asked the county for further clarification on the incident.