Southern California tow truck driver fighting for life after 210 Freeway attack

The Brief

  • A 56-year-old tow truck driver remains in critical condition after being shot while attempting to assist a stranded motorist on the 210 Freeway.
  • The suspect fled the scene, sparking a CHP pursuit that ended when officers fatally show the armed suspect at a Covina gas station.
  • Family members of the victim, the sole provider for his wife and child, are asking for support from the community through an online fundraiser as he continues to fight for his life.

COVINA, Calif. The family of a dedicated tow truck driver is holding onto hope as he battles for his life following a brutal, unprovoked attack on the 210 Freeway last week.

The sole provider for his family, Jorge Arias Mayen, remains in critical condition after being shot and slashed multiple times while trying to help a stranded driver.

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