Worst wreck I've seen so far

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2 ай бұрын

Worst wreck I've seen so far! In my job, I come across a TON of wrecks. Unfortunately, some of them are fatal. Some of them are incredibly bad yet by some miracle the drivers were unharmed. This is one of those cases. Upon first sight, I was positive that the driver of both the tractor and tow truck were deceased. Looking inside of the cabs, it didn't seem possible to walk out of that. I did find it odd it wasn't reported to us that it was a fatal, as that is a whole process and coroner has to be involved before we do.
Luckily, to my surprise, I found out both drivers were alive. And not just alive, but alive and no serious harm. The tow truck driver was walking around the scene and got picked up by his company. The driver of the tractor I was told was also fine, but then later found out she had injuries to her lower half from the accident. Horrible situation and I wish her a speedy recovery.
I won't get into speculation on who's at fault or how it happened, and I also took a ton of time to blur out logos and addresses. Please don't mention the companies involved if you know of them. To start the job, despite looking insane, I started simple. The main thing was a chassis stuck between the semi and the tow truck. So naturally my goal was to remove the chassis from the equation so the tractor and tow truck could be towed separately.
I was only called for the tractor and chassis; CHP called Sanders towing for the car and tow truck. Rigging was on point, and once the chassis was removed, all other pieces fell into place perfectly and we cleared the scene quickly.
In terms of wrecks, is this the worst one you've seen on my channel? I believe so, if not the worst at least top 3! And if you REALLY want to support your favorite tow channel, become a member here: / @pepestowingservice
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@normawade9426 2 ай бұрын

Hard to believe that Semi driver wasn't a fatal, sure hope she wasn't badly hurt and gets a full recovery. Really looked like a mess but you sure figured it out quick and you boys got 'er done!! Great work to the Pep's crew and another great video. Thanks!!😊

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! And right? I knew it wasn't a fatal because it didn't go to evidence and the coroner was not there but man, I would have bet all my money it was just by how the cab looked.

@jerrykinnin7941 2 ай бұрын

Josh I'm sure you know this, the slider pins on that chassis if it's an air slider just spin onto the 30/30 brake can and are snugged with a jam nut. The outfit I run for has the Tri-axle version. Outside my Dump chassis. My favorite chassis. Crazy that it sheered the 5th wheel off that Freightliner. That chassis is only 30 ft long closed. I got rear-ended in my truck back last fall I stopped for traffic 48mph to 0 in 4 sec. 2 sec. Later I got tagged to 2 mph. Every one was fine. No damage to my truck or chassis. The SUV was totalled.so I was shocked that 5thwheel Sheered off.

@3sons66 2 ай бұрын

My exact words. Hard to believe!

@billfisher4156 2 ай бұрын

❤

@vincentprice5116 2 ай бұрын

Omg the tow driver is alive??????

@derneuburger546 2 ай бұрын

Holy s***, what a mess and both drivers alive is nothing short of a miracle. Thanks for the sho. Greetings from Germany

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from LA! I've been to Austria but always wanted to go to Germany

@Nikowalker007 2 ай бұрын

Big props to Mercedes and Freightliner engineers for not saving money on safety when designing the cab… I’ve seen a lot of nasty accidents with Cascadia trucks but drivers managed to walk away with only bruises and scratches… Freightliner is part of MB Daimler trucks group

@randybyers4885 2 ай бұрын

Yes this was the hand of the Lord

@lauriejimenez6334 2 ай бұрын

We were there and my husband was a Good Samaritan who helped them before LACoFD arrived. He assisted the female driver. Prayers for all impacted.

@sibylbrown1185 2 ай бұрын

And God Bless you and your Spouse.

@williammangold5305 2 ай бұрын

Ya right sure you was and I’m the dam pope

@iamBriii 2 ай бұрын

@@williammangold5305 you okay? lol.

@billkaldem5099 Ай бұрын

@@iamBriiimaybe physically

@FeliciaSteward-ds2dh 6 күн бұрын

@@williammangold5305 well the Pope has been known to molest boys. So you claiming you the Pope is scary.

@kimpeters4187 2 ай бұрын

Josh I've been watching your video's for about 2 weeks now. There are 2 things that impress me most about you sir. Your knowledge of recovering these vehicles and more importantly your work ethics. I'm 75 and watching younger generations standing waiting for others to do what they could and should do baffles me. You are always checking and doing everything, you remind me of how I was when I was working or doing nearly anything. As always thanks for the great content, stay safe guys.

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! While I do formulate these plans on the fly, I also have a great and receptive team to work with that can follow my lead and help get this stuff done super quick

@DorothyChartrand 2 ай бұрын

@@PepesTowingService This team of guys knows what the other is thinking before they say it. Sympatico. I donknow this man's history but l really really like him. Stressful job that easily explains and has fun doing it. Even those stinky jobs!! lol

@kimpeters4187 2 ай бұрын

@@PepesTowingService Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. Hope Y'all had a nice and peaceful Easter, as always stay safe.

@mariacarbonell1743 2 ай бұрын

This is a Man who knows his shit and loves doing it. Passion with the knowledge to back it up is a commodity that only grows naturally.

@autumn7ful 2 ай бұрын

I love your truck I’m 71 years old and I’ve always loved these big beautiful tow trucks. Fantastic job.

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

@timothymitchell3696 Ай бұрын

If you have a girlfriend y you should have sex

@timothymitchell3696 Ай бұрын

Pepes towing service

@Indy3pct.r Ай бұрын

As a senior in high school i worked on weekends doing footers or foundations for new home construction and one morning for no reason i hid and didn’t answer the door when the boss came to pick me up and on his way to the job site he rear ended a semi and the trenching machine on the back of his truck came forward and completely crushed the passenger side of his truck cab. I would’ve been dead no doubt about it. What told me to hide and not go to work that morning when i never missed work?🙏🏼

@landoncook4529 2 ай бұрын

Mind blown that this didnt result in a fatal. Especially after watching the short clip of the dash cam. I hope that tractor driver makes a full recovery. Great work by you and your team!

@jamesmorehouse9575 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know more of the drivers 🙏

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thank you for watching

@Robin-en6tj 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe that they both lived. That's some kind of miracle. I'm always so impressed with how you guys clean up accident. That's a true talent, and a scary job. I hate that they don't stop traffic. It puts everyone in danger. From the fire departments to the EMS who work the scene, to you guy taking care ofthe vehicles. Great job.

@marie_marie01 2 ай бұрын

Right!!

@janetteepearson7116 2 ай бұрын

The best towing skills I have ever seen! Fist bump to all you guys. Good communication and team work, AMAZING 👏

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

@Cantsaydog 2 ай бұрын

I am so glad I retired from truck in 3 1/2 years ago I did it for 13 years all over the United States no speeding tickets no accidents I could still be driving but I get off the road because of all the road rage

@oic165 2 ай бұрын

2 mins from my home. Trip to Home Depot was canceled because of that. Was brutal for sure, watching CHP and the Fire Dept fly down DB Blvd was crazy, it was like a "calling all cars" situation. Good work as always guys, that section of fwy is vital, you guys were quick considering the severity.

@jenniferbeyer6412 2 ай бұрын

Its amazing both drivers are alive. Prayers for the lady, hoping she heals well. The 5 wheel ripped off like that is mind blowing.

@lynnmeese55 2 ай бұрын

Such a fast hook up and removal. As always Josh, fantastic narrative and clear videos. Clean, fast, and precise! Thanks! ❤

@mrwilson7617 2 ай бұрын

''Worst wreck I've seen so far'' ...... Week ain't over yet. We need you in Baltimore Sir. Now THAT was a BIG WRECK !! Prayers for all those who lost their lives. They were here working making America great and lost their lives. RIP 🙏

@desertrat8322 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video Josh !!! Very quick recovery of those wrecked trucks . Those cabs on both trucks definitely looked like a double fatality accident . Both those drivers were very lucky not to get severely injured . The wrecked flatbed tow trucks looks to be a Hino cab /chassis and it looked like the cab held up to that impact

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

Correct, that one was a Hino

@BFT88 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Joshua! Appreciate all of your hard work brother.

@DeenChuck 2 ай бұрын

Another great video! The way you talk us through the job and your thinking process is awesome.

@timbodtoolman7025 2 ай бұрын

That fifth wheel never should’ve failed like that. How fast was the tow truck going 😮

@jimmccabe801 2 ай бұрын

Your content is always great. All your crews expertise is amazing as well as your team work. Thanks.

@lornahardin4563 2 ай бұрын

Oh Boy! That was a nasty one. My very best heartfelt wishes for a fast recovery for the lady driver. Terrific jog Josh, love how you guys work.

@rusty1day Ай бұрын

Wow! Great job👍Spot on! Fastest smoothest recovery I’ve ever seen🤙😎

@LavenderSystem69 2 ай бұрын

Honestly, 9 times out of 10 you want to plumb air as close to the compressor as possible. I genuinely fell in love with towing trucks with the older Cummins blocks, because Cummins used to put an R134 fitting (i.e. the same connector that's used on the air conditioning system) on the metal compressor output line. There's a neat little tool (which comes in a full set, I can toss you the link if you want... super useful, paid for itself multiple times within my first week of having it) which can utilize that fitting and a quick connect to get air into the system of the truck you're towing real friggen quick. Like, full air hookup in less than 5 minutes quick. Some trucks the play is to disconnect the compressor output line and hook an adapter directly to it, some trucks you have to go to the air dryer and force the system to pressurize in reverse, and some trucks I've had to pull drain valves off of tanks and run air directly into one of the tanks. Many many ways to get air into the system... the bigger challenge is certain types of drivelines that refuse to play ball when you go to pull them. To this day, I well and truly *hate* pressed-in drivelines

@clerks1815 2 ай бұрын

Wow. I just saw the crash on instagram or TikTok this morning and here I am watching your video. Super surprised everyone walked away. God bless and be safe out there!

@reevinriggin3570 2 ай бұрын

I hate that part of the 60. Especially bad right now with the 71 under major construction. The back-up is so bad and so many trucks stopped in the lane. Gotta pay attention to the traffic up ahead and not be too close. Especially when loaded. I realize it is easier said than done. Glad all the drivers are ok. A testment to how well modern trucks are made, and maybe a bit of divine intervention. The amount of force it takes to shear off the fifth wheel slider from the track is a lot. Sends chills down the ole spine. Good job, as always.

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

It's worse as you take the freeway to and from Ontario. They re-did the lines for the lanes and it's so confusing in daylight because you can't tell which lane is which lol

@ruger8412 2 ай бұрын

Been watching for a couple years. Thank you for letting us into your world. As several permanent disabilities, hinderes my ability to work for my family owned towing operation. Keep up the great job & be safe out there.

@stevebarde8766 2 ай бұрын

Josh, I am sorry to hear about the gal in one of the trucks was injured, I also hope she makes a speedy recovery, please get better soon 🙏🏻🙇🏻🙏🏻

@jeanetteirvine7368 2 ай бұрын

Just came across your video and I have to say what an amazing job you guys did recovering these vehicles, im a newbie from Scotland and I'm hooked ❤

@justment5451 2 ай бұрын

All of you guys did an excellent job. I salute you and thank you for your service and dedication.❤🙏🏾

@SumterWrecker 2 ай бұрын

Mr Josh Awesome video. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

@brianburke6350 2 ай бұрын

Pepe, you did a great job bro. Love watching you work on the real freaky stuff. I love that you’re a great human and a humble guy. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Peace out !!!!

@frelnc 16 күн бұрын

So glad both drivers are still alive. Hope the lady driver recovers with no problems. Love your videos. You do some awesome recoveries.

@obfuscatethecode5696 2 ай бұрын

Whoa that’s wild. Poor drivers. You know they’ve had a rough day. Hope they all get checked out. Even if they feel fine they really should go get assessed.

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

I always was told the same. Get checked out because you may be in shock and just not feel any internal injuries.

@Truckngirl 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant! You're excellent at what you do. Thank you for the look into your world. Hope the lady semi driver recovers quickly.

@martinbeirne7621 2 ай бұрын

You have a good crew that work with you. It’s cool you thank and appreciate your guys. You and your Dad /uncle are very humble. It makes Pepe’s a great place to work

@lunchbox997 Ай бұрын

Phenomenal placement on that landoll, great work as always Josh. Congrats on 120/130k subs and the membership program.

@ransome51 2 ай бұрын

I've seen many of your videos and watched how you go about rigging the overturned trucks. Just been watching that huge crane getting in position to lift a piece of that bridge that fell. Looked like they were getting ready to hoist up a guy in a bucket to rig it. You guys who do this type of work are amazing!!

@kevinkenyon7045 2 ай бұрын

Josh great job! It’s amazing both drivers survived! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

@lindachapman6002 2 ай бұрын

You guys are awesome. Be safe always! Love, prayers, and peace!

@vincebowling1778 2 ай бұрын

You and your team do fantastic work! Stay safe out there guys! 💪

@MrBostonrobb 2 ай бұрын

Expert level skills on full display. Josh is a phenomenal talent.

@Borobobby 2 ай бұрын

I love how you follow up with the green line and help. Working together even when calling the shots is so crucial for success! i command you!

@dougvanausdal3162 2 ай бұрын

Man you are awesome, glad you don't put the kind that has people who die I have seen lots of your videos very professional in your work

@franswessels810 2 ай бұрын

Making this recovery look so easy and smooth shows real talent and skills. What a fantastic performance, also clear and to the point communication.

@denisevestal7881 2 ай бұрын

❤I like the way he hook-up everything and he explained everything and the other tow truck driver n the wreck wasn't hurt my prayers to everyone for a full recovery recovery

@Handorgeous 2 ай бұрын

Great to see Jeffery again and what can I say about Hulk just awesome. Great job guys and glad to hear both drivers are fine. Let's hope for a speedy recovery.

@imagseer 2 ай бұрын

Learned a lot from that video. You and your crew are ace!

@joseirizarry8256 2 ай бұрын

You guys are an AWESOME crew , professionally orquestrated on your executes, stay safe out there, God bless you guys. 🙏

@petersylvester2347 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic job by all and one of the best videos to date. Well done Josh and team.

@timcountryman961 2 ай бұрын

I can't imagine the amount of stuff you have to know to do this work. It's amazing to watch.

@74willy81 2 ай бұрын

Another speedy and first class job, handled professionally as always! I'm totally shocked your channel hasn't hit 500,000 subscribers...yet. Toss my hat in as another subscriber, well get there a bit sooner now. LOL Best damn crew on the planet, you guys deserve all the credit!!!

@donw3912 2 ай бұрын

That looked like a double fatal at first glance. The gal in the tractor got crazy luycky and i hope there aren't any permanent injuries. As for the worst mess on the channel...it is the most mangled i have seen on it for sure. I do appreciate you cutting in in the middle at home I am assuming explaining what happened to the gal driving the tractor. Seeing the fifth wheel plate still attached to the trailer chassis is crazy when you think about seeing rigs dangling over bridges and the like being held up mainly by the king pin. A great video as always Josh🙂

@katieelizabeth3083 Ай бұрын

Ugh as a first responder going on 19 years inner city next to 2 major highways I’ve seen a lot of horrific stuff. I forget sometimes that you guys get the aftermath, but on our blue tarp calls (too many mangled bodies in the car so we put a blue tarp over it, y’all get it on the wrecker then we follow you to the police impound where we meet the coroner, funeral director, and we spend however long it takes matching parts to people and put the remains in double sealed body bags for forensic processing at the coroners office. After the parts are released to the funeral home then their loved ones can prepare for a funeral. After the car is as empty as we can get it we have to decon with water, tons of bleach then cover the runoff into the ground. It’s awful. One of my worst was a drunk driver going the wrong way on the highway blacked out (he had his lights off) hit a mini van with a whole family plus mom who was 34 weeks pregnant passing through with their 5 kids on the way to FL to take their kids to Disney. That whole ordeal took 9 hours from on scene time to wrapping up at the impound lot. It’s heart crushing, makes you kind of hard, numb…and the driver died to so no answers or justice for the family. Thank you for what you guys do helping us out. Sadly you are right in the middle of it. 😔 Prayers for all involved in this one. 💔

@bearball49 2 ай бұрын

You have an impressive rig. I am equally impressed by how well you guys coordinated. Fantastic.

@douglasmesina6922 24 күн бұрын

Great work, great video. You and your crew, and Enrique rock.

@yolandaocampo5420 2 ай бұрын

Dios quiera y estén bien los conductores...y ustedes como siempre un excelente trabajo...saludos y bendiciones desde Argentina🇦🇷

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

@cornellmukes95 2 ай бұрын

Prayers going 🙏🏽 out to both drivers involved y'all did an amazing recovery great job 👍🏿

@williamlloyd3769 2 ай бұрын

You always wonder how on a perfect day you can end up in an accident like this but don’t cutoff any vehicles!

2 ай бұрын

It's called texting

@DriveSafeDon 2 ай бұрын

Because people are always on their cell phones either talking texting or watching videos while they drive and this is what happens

@gorillaau Ай бұрын

Chances are you'd be right better than half the time.

@pamelabrumfield7679 2 ай бұрын

Josh you do fantastic work and I wanted to mention that God was with these people!! 🙏🙏

@mikemulvany3325 2 ай бұрын

Love watching these recovery operations, even better when no serious injuries. You have an awesome tow rig, & sick skills! Looks as though each one of these scenes is a very unique puzzle.👋✌

@alanaguilar4661 2 ай бұрын

Man I worked for Sanders for 4 years and seeing that truck brings back alot of cool memories. Thanks for the great content and keep up the good work, simply outstanding. Be safe out there sir

@Chuckles9191991 2 ай бұрын

It’s so hot outside but Jeffery is so cool, he NEVER sweats!!😂😂

@PepesTowingService 2 ай бұрын

Cool as a cucumber lol

@larrybolhuis1049 2 ай бұрын

Seeing the way that far too many people drive it's amazing there aren't more wrecks like this. Well done Pepe's team! Glad the drivers are able to tell this story!!

@robnewell6123 2 ай бұрын

Your knowledge and skills makes these jobs look simple - when it is far ftom it. Nice job, gents!

@GO-xs8pj 2 ай бұрын

You guys work so well together.

@KK-eh2gm 2 ай бұрын

This is amazing. He's talking about weight distribution & angles just like a math professor in grad school. Never underestimate the abilities of people just because of their job! Be safe buddy. Nice work.

@mommabear5505 2 ай бұрын

I respect the work you do. May God bless you!🙏

@mrjonnyjones 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic work as always guys, and a nice intermission Josh (27:15)👌🏻

@noelalexisperez4890 2 ай бұрын

Nothing short of a miracle that driver made it!! And i just saw the video of the wreck and holy cow that looked nasty.

@TheBlueBikeDoyle 2 ай бұрын

Wow it's amazing no one was got serious hurt or worst sending speed recovery to driver 🙏

@Retirementman 2 ай бұрын

Great team work and excellent how you perform in your work!

@johnbulla8708 2 ай бұрын

Everything u guys do is such a professional all the time. CONGRATULATIONS HEROS fantastic job well done on everything you all do. Keep your head up tall.

@chuckg3517 16 сағат бұрын

We’ve repaired worse chassis’s. It’s fixable. Glad to hear all involved walked away.

@mattc.310 2 ай бұрын

You guys untangled that pretty fast. Good work by both teams. When Pepe's shows up CHP knows they'll have an open road pretty quick.

@DrMGomezJr 2 ай бұрын

I like the way you dialog with your employees...

@lindsayschilling8707 Ай бұрын

WOW! Outstanding job! That was amazing.

@royknight3099 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic job . Well done Guys. Roy from the UK.

@user-zr1ij2tm6u 2 ай бұрын

That was a bad accident....but you recovered everything no probs....Hard to figure no fatals there...Stay safe and see you on the next one Josh

@barbaraasandoval2551 2 ай бұрын

Amazing recovery , excellent team work as always . And commuters should be glad at least 1 lane is open. 😳 Watching from gray sky Missouri , so I Love seeing the Cali blue skies . Take care Be safe 🙌

@TheMooster845 Ай бұрын

Great job for your entire team. Nice to see how everyone knew what they had to do and go it done. No one bossing anyone else around.

@annemariepienaar2007 2 ай бұрын

I am happy you channel is growing ❤the channel and you guys you are awesome Like you saying peace out and be safe out there . I am 67 old woman but love your video's

@lemsautowerke 2 ай бұрын

Nice job guys! Do you guys still run the rollback with the knuckleboom?

@mfc4591 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing about the kingpin, did it's job very well, as did your team, thanks for the video

@buddygreendale318 2 ай бұрын

It's never the same. Drove a tow truck for 15 years .retired. ❤ Be safe 🙏

@samlucchese8928 2 ай бұрын

Add: but it goes to show that even trained wrecker and tow members can be involved in catastrophic crashes in mere seconds!

@steveblake8766 2 ай бұрын

606 thumbs uP That job looked horrible, but you guys did a incredible job hooking and booking that wreck!

@TrophyNZ1 2 ай бұрын

Great Channel, watching from New Zealand

@djchinopolis 2 ай бұрын

THank you josh for all this videos!

@backaddict673 2 ай бұрын

No matter how many times I watch you guys work I'm always impressed with the precision. Excellent job as always!

@bgd73 2 ай бұрын

been some years since subscribing.. I am on the other side of the country in a quiet state. I am convinced on a national scale, your one company does more of this work in a week than any other.. for many weeks and years on end. Quite phenomenal.

@StandALone6984 2 ай бұрын

So amazing when gets JOB like yours sir…

@charlieguidarellisr.5695 2 ай бұрын

Great Video. Happy Easter PEPE Family.

@kennytoler6485 2 ай бұрын

Huge congrats brother. Heck of a team!!!

@autumn7ful 2 ай бұрын

The trucks are absolutely gorgeous and it must make you feel so good to know that you’re able to drive one of those trucks and able to help these big rigs out absolutely fantastic

@FASDND 2 ай бұрын

in my mind as a former truck driver, it's never overkill to do the job right the first time in a safe manner. kudos to all on the crews who did the recovery. I hope this doesn't dissuade either driver from continuing in their profession.