Tow truck driver Obinna Ugorji killed when struck by vehicle driven by Larry Godbold, 46, on Interstate 5 in Sacramento, California

Modified Date: 
Thu, 04/01/2021 - 7:42am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, March 27, 2021

Tow truck driver dies after being struck in suspected DUI crash in Sacramento

CHP says Godbold remained at the scene but did not provide a statement to officers. He was then arrested on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Suspected Drunk Driver Fatally Hits Tow Truck Driver On I-5 In Sacramento

The tow truck driver was standing on the driver’s side of the tow truck on the right shoulder of the freeway when Goldberg, driving a mini-van, allegedly struck both the driver and the tow truck.

'A Man Of Dreams’: Widow Speaks Out After Father Of 3 Killed On The Job In Sacramento

The family is struggling with the sudden loss. Obinna’s wife is now facing a future of raising three children alone after he was killed in such a senseless act.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Obinna Ugorji
Larry Godbold
Roadway: 
Interstate 5

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