Ontario Provincial Police have located a vehicle of interest and identified the driver of a commercial motor vehicle after a tow truck operator was struck and killed while assisting a driver on Highway 401 east of London.

The 42-year-old operator from Kitchener was hit while helping a stranded motorist on the highway at about 7:18 a.m. Wednesday. He died at the scene and the vehicle involved did not remain there, police said.

OPP issued a public appeal around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to identify the vehicle and its occupants. In an update shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said a vehicle of interest had been located and a driver identified.

“I just want to take this time to offer my sincere condolences to all family members and friends affected by this tragedy,” Sanchuk sai

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