Police responded to a physical altercation between two tow truck drivers at a collision scene in Cambridge.

On July 24, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., police received several calls in relation to a two-vehicle collision on Franklin Boulevard near Mill Creek Road.

Upon arrival, officers found the northbound lanes blocked by multiple tow trucks. Two tow truck drivers were engaged in a physical altercation at the scene.

Through investigation, it was determined that neither of the involved drivers had requested tow services. Despite this, seven tow trucks from four separate towing companies had responded to the scene without being contacted by either the involved parties or police.

As a result of the investigation, officers laid 21 charges under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) against tow truck drivers and companies. Additionally, one tow truck was found to be unsafe and was taken out of service.

The Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public that tow truck drivers and companies are not permitted to attend collision scenes or solicit business unless they have been requested by the involved parties or police, in accordance with regulations under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA).