Tow Truck Driver Chases WSP Shooter

February 15, 2010

Twenty-Five year veteran State Trooper Scott Johnson was shot in the back of the head Saturday morning following a routine DUI stop. While a fellow officer booked the impaired driver into jail, Trooper Johnson processed the vehicle for impound on the side the Highway. Without warning, a man approached Trooper Johnson and fired a gun. The wounded Washington State Patrol officer is now recovering from the gunshot wounds at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Scott JohnsonEmergency services were initially notified of an officer down by a tow truck driver on scene. The flatbed driver of Hill’s Auto Body & Towing was in the process of hooking up to the vehicle that was ordered to be impounded by WSP. It was the tow truck operator that saw a brief exchange of words between the gunman and the State Trooper, then witnessed shots fired.

According to reports, two shots were fired by the mysterious gunman. One of those shots struck the trooper in the head and became lodged in muscle tissue behind his ear, only missing his spinal cord by a few inches. Trooper Johnson immediately turned and returned fire, likely missing his assailant.

As the gunman proceeded to flee the scene, the tow truck driver persued the attacker, but had to retreat after the criminal fired a bullet toward him. The drivers next reaction was to return to the injured trooper and call in for help. Responding officers in the surrounding community of Long Beach, Washington were on scene within minutes.

The tow truck driver was unharmed, but Trooper Johnson required immediate medical attention after the gunshot wound from point blank range. The tow truck operator reported it was the quick reaction of Trooper Johnson, moving aside when the gun was pressed to his head, that saved his life.

Police are still searching for the suspect and are offering a $26,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. Tips have been pouring in, but have not yet led to an arrest.

Drawing of Shooter of WSP Trooper Scott JohnsonThe man is described as white male, 35-40 years old with tan skin, approximately 5′10″ and 190lbs. He was wearing a dark insulated shirt and a knit cap.

Washington State Tip Line: 1-800-283-7808

Outside Washington Tip Line: 1-360-405-6650

The ambush follows a string of shootings on law enforcement that have killed six Washington State police officers since this Halloween. None of the attacks are believed to be connected, other than the fact that all of them ocurred in Washington State. Now the fight is on for emergency responders to protect each other on the streets in an increasingly dangerous environment.

Lakewood Officers Remembered

December 10, 2009

The recent loss of 4 Lakewood police officers has reminded us how suddenly we can lose people who are most important in our lives. Our own recent experiences with loss have triggered a particularly emotional response as we watched the news develop last week informing the world of a terrible ambush that took place in our own back yard against local law enforcement officers as they prepared for duty.

Mark & Brian Storer Memorial Procession 2008Our loss occurred last year when Airport Towing CEO Mark Storer and son Brian Storer died in an airplane crash, shocking the towing industry. Local friends and family members gathered to show their support. Neighboring police and fire agencies joined in to provide assistance to those who were suffering the most, along with other towing companies. The family at Airport Towing voiced their appreciation of the support received from public safety officers and others offering assistance.

Lakewood Police Officers Ronald Owens, Mark Renninger, Tina Griswold, and Greg Richards

Now it is our turn to pay back the support given to our family last year by assisting other families who have suffered a similar fate. Officers Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold, Greg Richards, and Sgt. Mark Renninger have all left behind children and families, both at home and within the police department. The families have endured terrible suffering as a result of the unexpected void that took them by surprise on a Sunday morning. We have felt a similar pain, and we know there are few, if any, words that will bring comfort to the loved one’s who are grieving.

King County Sheriff's Officer Steve CoxAirport Towing and local police officers work together on a daily basis. The officers and towers provide a public service, working together at emergency scenes and during non-emergency traffic situations. Our company got it’s first bitter taste of tragedy when King County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cox was shot and killed in the line of duty in December of 2006. Officer Cox worked with our Burien Towing drivers on a daily basis during his work week. When he was gunned down on a late winter night. Those who knew him and worked with him were heartbroken. It often seems as though the greatest hero’s of our community are those who suffer the most tragic fate. Two years after Deputy Cox died, Airport Towing lost Mark and Brian. Now, the attention has shifted South, to the families of the fallen Lakewood Officers.

Lakewood Police Department Officers Memorial Service Tacoma Dome

A memorial service was held Tuesday at the Tacoma Dome for all four Lakewood police officers. Prior to the service, a procession of nearly 2,000 emergency vehicles led the ceremony from McChord Air Force Base near where the officers were killed in Parkland, past Lakewood Police Department Headquarters, to the memorial site. More than 20,000 people attended the service, including thousands of police officers and firefighters. The emotion filled service lasted more than 3 hours and featured many stories of the lives of the four slain officers. Family members were surrounded by thousands of attendees, including police officers, firefighters, dignitaries, and others. Governor Christine Gregoire was on hand to speak to the crowd, as was House Representative and former King County Sheriff Dave Reichert. More than 700 Canadians mounted police officers attended, as well as hundreds from Chicago, New York, Boston and other places around the world. The scene was awe-inspiring, with an honor guard of multiple agencies leading the way. For the families, the service was just the beginning of a long road ahead.

Several memorial funds have been set up to support the family of the fallen Lakewood officers. You can donate directly through the Lakewood Police Independent Guild here.

Hooked on Super Heavy Duty School

October 31, 2009

Three members of Airport Towing’s heavy recovery team participated in Super Heavy Duty Recovery School last month in Wenatchee, Washington. The classes were put on by the Towing & Recovery Association of Washington and hosted locally by Randy’s Towing. The Super Heavy Duty Certification earned by these heavy operators represents the highest level of achievement offered by TRAW.

Though many towing companies believe the only education a driver needs is experience (OJT), Airport Towing and other members of the Washington State Association believe differently. Clearly, there is no substitute for training. Participants are able to work in a controlled environment, and can take the time to work through scenarios, luxuries they do not have when on the scene of real working incidents.

TRAW’s Super Heavy Duty class includes classroom time and a final written exam, but the emphasis of the class is clearly geared toward hands-on training. Instructors work hard to stage large donated trucks, trailers, containers, and equipment in difficult geographical locations designed to challenge the tow operators. Throughout the class, the recoveries progress from simple winch-outs to basic tractor-trailer roll-overs, then on to more complicated situations.

Not only were students challenged with recovering heavy trucks that were thrown into the most precarious situations, but they were also given the realistic scenario of working through the night. Responding to accident recoveries in the middle of the night is nothing new to a tow truck operator, so the instructors decided to add the challenge of working in the dark during early morning hours without giving prior notice. The task was to recover a rolled over cement mixer, down an embankment, and off the main road. Through auxiliary lighting and careful rigging, the crew was able to safely recover the disabled vehicle.

Another scenario students were faced with  was to retrieve a heavy excavator, buried thoroughly in the mud to the point where the wheels were no longer visible. The class was broken up into two teams and students were asked to come up with a recovery plan that would get the job done most efficiently. Participants were given an opportunity to think on their feet, work in teams, and understand the limits of their equipment. From the working limit of the chain to the snatch block, the boom, cable, straps, shackles, and all other equipment must be considered when working a heavy recovery incident.

Students at Airport Towing observed that the value of working together as a team was the single most important lesson learned while working a heavy recovery incident. Their opportunity to train together helped the trio gain confidence in each other, which will increase efficiency while working together during real emergency operations. Just as any emergency scene responder has come to expect, tow truck operators must work quickly and in unison to be able to best serve the motoring public. Incidents need to be quickly analyzed and a plan for recovery operations must be implemented in a short period of time. This is especially true when heavy duty tow trucks are called on scene. Experience at work and training opportunities such as TRAW’s Super Heavy Tow School are the only way to prepare for such situations.

The location for the four day school and recovery class was at the Chelan County Fire District 1 training grounds. Fire departments are known for their level of expertise, directly related to their relentless training. Professional towing operators would love to have as much training as firefighters, but because towing is privately funded it is difficult to receive funding for training programs. Operators that donate equipment and drivers to these classes take a loss while their businesses operate short-handed.

This year TRAW was able to gain the support of 14 students who participated in the class and several instructors who were willing to volunteer their time for the benefit of the towing and recovery industry. Attending students came from all around the northwest to enhance their working knowledge of operating heavy equipment. Participating companies sending students included Airport Towing, Willette’s Towing, Pro Tow, Ron May Towing, Lakewood Towing, Randy’s Towing, Bethel Towing.

In addition to time and personnel donated to the super heavy duty class, several pieces of equipment were also donated to be used at the training facility. Airport Towing, as well as 3 other companies from Washington State sent heavy duty tow trucks to the Super Heavy Duty class, including Randy’s Towing of Wenatchee, Bethel Towing of Port Orchard, and Lakewood Towing near Tacoma. Randy’s Towing also provided a medium duty tow truck; George Washington Towing volunteered equipment transportation via a lowboy, and Nelson Truck volunteered the use of a new flatbed tow truck with side pull capabilities. Class instructors from TRAW included Rich Steele of Lincoln Towing, Keith Lewis of Pro Tow, Kurt Gillard of George Washington Towing, and Mike & Joanne Walcker. Visiting instructors from California were Bob Berry and Steve Cardineli.

Overall, the 2009 TRAW Super Heavy Duty Recovery School was a huge success thanks to the participation from regional towing companies, eager tow truck operators, and dedicated instructors. These participants are proud improve their professionalism and lead the way in our state’s towing and recovery operations.

Car Auction 10/9/2009

September 29, 2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #396
Auction: OCTOBER 9, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: OCTOBER 9, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
# Year/Model License/ID Code Description
1 94 FORD EXPLORER  A31853U PLI-AB GLASS BROKEN
2 82 CADILLAC DEVILLE  132TEQ  PLI-AB MISSING PARTS
3 87 FORD ECONOLINE  A34495L KCS-ARREST DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4 78 VW RABBIT  646EJN  PLI-AB RUST, DENTS
5 91 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS  645YTW  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES, RUST
6 88 DODGE RAM  254NCL  PLI-UNAUTH FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
7 94 CHEVROLET LUMINA  029RXH  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8 93 FORD RANGER  B34368A POS-DUI DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9 93 JEEP CHEROKEE  863PLT  PLI-AB GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10 91 GMC SONOMA  A33667N PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
11 92 CHEVROLET LUMINA  106PTL  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12 95 DODGE NEON  793UEY  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13 84 TOYOTA COROLLA  745WGK  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
14 87 FORD F250  A55595Y KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
15 86 CHEVROLET C-20  B45089E WSP-AB RUST, DENTS
16 92 ISUZU TROOPER  207RVG  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17 97 FORD EXPLORER  283XSM  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
18 93 FORD EXPLORER 535TJQ PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19 93 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY   375WJS  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20 89 ISUZU TROOPER  851PGJ  KCS-AB AWESOME :)
21 02 MITSUBISHI MONTERO  300YSY  WSP-ACC FT END DAMAGE
22 94 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN  780PJX  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23 86 CHEVROLET SILVERADO  1AUV086 (ID) KCS-AB PASS SIDE DAMAGE
24 88 HONDA CIVIC  201PJU  KCS-AB MISSING PARTS
25 84 NISSAN SENTRA  417YTC  KCS-HIT&RUN PASS SIDE DAMAGE
26 91 HONDA ACCORD  623STA  WSP-ACC FT END DAMAGE
27 88 TOYOTA COROLLA  693NIA  KCS-AB FL TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28 95 HONDA ACCORD  191SCR  WSP-ACC FT END DAMAGE
29 90 ACURA INTEGRA  093PGT  KCS-ACC REAR DAMAGE
30 98PONTIACGRAND PRIX  RLX422 (MN) KCS-HIT&RUN MAJ. PASS SIDE DAMAGE
31 96 LINCOLN TOWN CAR  969TGR  KCS-ACC FT END DAMAGE
32 92 HONDA CIVIC  564XEI  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
33 86 MERCURY COUGAR  806MPH  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
34 00 SATURN SL2  305YNW  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
35 93 BUICK REGAL 013TNL WSP-ACC FIRE
36 90 GEO STORM  272RQM  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37 88 ACURA LEGEND  967MHQ  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
38 85 OLDSMOBILE DELTA  723PSO  KCS-CARFIRE FIRE
39 92 OLDSMOBILE ACHEIVA  256XFW  KCS-AB PASS SIDE DAMAGE
40 90 DODGE DYNASTY  165YEQ  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
41 96 MERCURY SABLE  343XOS  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
42 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM  270VHI  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43 90 TOYOTA CAMRY  436XGA  PLI-AB GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44 00 FORD CROWN VICTORIA  203VEL  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45 98 SATURN SL1  1G8ZG5288WZ115849  KCS-HIT&RUN FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
46 98 HYUNDAI SONATA  KMHCF24F4WA084134  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47 98 FORD ESCORT  473VHK  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48 98 NISSAN SENTRA  755YNN  PLI-UNAUTH REAR END DAMAGE
49 95 SATURN SL 852UYG  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
50 98 MITSUBISHI GALANT  140WAV  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51 87 TOYOTA COROLLA  506RVK  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
52 96 DODGE NEON  327UTG  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
53 86 TOYOTA CAMRY  556WML  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
54 00 FORD FOCUS  276WNL  PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
55 95 VW JETTA  448VIA  KCS-HIT&RUN DR SIDE DAMAGE
56 86 HONDA PRELUDE  315VQD  KCS-AB NO WHEELS, BROKEN GLASS
57 94 FORD EXPLORER  979SSV WSP-ACC REAR DAMAGE
58 86 MALLARD 28FT  1GBJP37W0G3320105  KCS-STOLEN MISSING PARTS

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions, rules, and more visit our auction page.

Burien Kids Day 2009 is Fun for the Family

September 21, 2009

More than 1,000 people visited Burien Fire Station 28 last weekend to celebrate “Kids Day”, an annual community event organized by Fire District #2. The weather was perfect, large trucks were on display, and there were plenty of free hot dogs for everyone.

King County Fire District #2 (Burien/Normandy Park Fire) has established a tradition of hosting an event at Burien Fire Headquarters for kids and parents to learn about public safety and to have a fun filled Saturday at no cost to the individual. This is made possible through donations made by many local businesses and organizations. Airport & Burien Towing volunteered to help by transporting and donating vehicles for auto extrications, as well as displaying a 35 ton tow truck and a 1935 Ford hot rod tow truck from their antique collection.

Kids of all ages enjoyed the extensive variety of activities. Small diamater fire hoses and knock down fire displays were set up and operated by the SeaTac Explorers for young firefighters to enjoy. North Highline Fire District allowed families to tour their fire engines and pose in the seats for pictures. For the young kids with endless energy, inflatable toys were on site to help mom and dad get a little break while watching the kids burn off some calories. For those looking to learn about fire safety, Burien/Normandy Park firefighters taught interactive classes inside a 2 story smoke house, complete with emergency exits and lighted fire displays. Other activities included a candy search, free child identification bracelets, a helicopter landing by the King County Sherriff’s Office, prize drawings, face paintings, 100 foot high angle rescue show, multiple vehicle automobile extrications, along with many other fun things for kids to do and watch.

An auto extrication is a rescue scenario that includes the removal of persons who are trapped inside a vehicle. Some cars involved in accidents are so badly misshapen that the doors and windows will only open by use of excessive force. Because these types of accidents have become more common, local fire departments train firefighters to use heavy duty hydraulic tools to remove patients from vehicles. Burien Fire performed 2 auto extrications on vehicles donated by Burien & Airport Towing. The extrications are a main attraction, and typically the hilight of the day for spectators.

Airport Towing & Burien Towing have been donating cars to the Burien Fire Department for this type of training for many years. The photo above features Burien firefighters putting on an extrication display for Kids Day 1999. The Burien Fire Department plans on hosting Kids Day next year to continue the annual tradition. If the City of Burien acts quickly and secures a new location to replace their outdated station, the event may be held at a brand new fire station in 2010 or 2011.

Car Auction 9/4/2009

August 29, 2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #395
Auction: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
# Year/Model License/ID Code Description
1 85 VW GOLF  926PLS  POS-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
2 92 FORD BRONCO  241STB  PLI-AB INTERIOR DAMAGE
3 97 FORD F150 B61994A KCS-AV MISSING PARTS
4 89 VOLVO 240  366PGU  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5 90 SUBARU LEGACY  766YTN  KCS-ARREST SIDE DAMAGE, DINGS
6 86 FORD RANGER XLR788 (OR) PLI-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
7 95 CHEVROLET S10  B92384A WSP-ACC FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
8 99 DAEWOO LAGANZA  675VUH  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9 85 CHEVROLET ASTRO  545YTS  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10 98 JEEP CHEROKEE  462RYT  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
11 86 CHEVROLET S10  B98505C WSP-NVOL DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12 94 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER  909RVU  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13 00 CHEVROLET ASTRO  A69899Z KCS-AB INTERIOR DAMAGE
14 85 DODGE RAM  751SGP  PLI-AB RUST SPOTS, DENTS
15 90 DODGE CARAVAN  701PKS  PLI-AB RUST SPOTS, DENTS
16 95 MERCURY VILLAGER  910YNM  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17 94 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE  415RCU  KCS-ACC FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
18 90 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2GCHK39J5L1218020 KCS-AB MISSING PARTS
19 87 CHEVROLET BLAZER K5 938PAH  WSP-AB FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
20 82 FORD BRONCO 070UAQ KCS-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
21 83 TOYOTA COROLLA 865RMJ KCS-DWLS RUST, DENTS, DINGS
22 01 FORD CROWN VICTORIA  241SVH  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23 93 MAZDA 929  700XMB  WSP-AB FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
24 90 TOYOTA COROLLA  786YZM  WSP-ACC FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
25 89 NISSAN 200SX  071RVP  KCS-AB SIDE DAMAGE, DINGS
26 93 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE  682ROM  WSP-AB FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
27 95 HONDA ACCORD  339DWC (OR) KCS-ARREST DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28 93 FORD ESCORT 562UMA KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
29 84 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 811WHX WSP-FIRE FIRE DAMAGE
30 86 NISSAN SENTRA 832MAK KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
31 93 LEXUS ES300  JT8VK13T2P0128907  WSP-AB FLAT TIRES, DENTS
32 94 NISSAN SENTRA 593PWZ KCS-AB FLAT TIRES, DENTS
33 86 VOLVO 740GLE 272NDQ KCS-AB MISSING PARTS, DENTS, DINGS
34 87 TOYOTA CELICA  917SSU  PLI-AB FLAT TIRES, DENTS
35 78 FORD GRANADA B79259F KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36 90 ACURA INTEGRA 404PAE PLI-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
37 87 CHEVROLET VAN 738VWG (NV) PLI-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
38 93 TOYOTA CAMRY 880WMC KCS-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
39 99 FORD CONTOUR 240TNR KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
40 91 GEO METRO  878PAX  PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
41 93 HONDA CIVIC  368SPL  PLI-UNAUTH FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
42 03 SUZUKI AERIO  395YQT  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43 93 PONTIAC GRAND AM 664JXB KCS-AB RUST, DENTS, DINGS
44 96 FORD TAURUS WPA6358 (CO) PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45 92 MERCURY TOPAZ  873XMB  PLI-AB REAR DAMAGE, DENTS
46 93 MAZDA PROTEGE  695PVU  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47 89 CADILLAC ELDORADO 963PSD POS-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48 90 HONDA ACCORD  183WGD  KCS-DWLS FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
49 89 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 322XXQ KCS-STOLEN DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
50 96 VW JETTA  251XRO  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51 99 FORD TAURUS  630WPZ  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
52 90 TOYOTA COROLLA  186NSY  KCS-AB FADED PAINT, DENTS
53 89 MAZDA MX6  470YNV  WSP-ACC FT & SIDE DAMAGE

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions and a list of rules, visit our auction page.

Car Auction 8/7/2009

July 30, 2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #394
Auction: AUGUST 7, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: AUGUST 7, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
# Year/Model License/ID Code Description
1 90 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS   226PVH PLI-UNAUTH TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2 92 DODGE RAM 250  B83399B WSP-DUI DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3 93 TOYOTA 4RUNNER   043RNR KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4 90 GEO PRIZM   249YTU PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5 91 CHEVROLET CAPRICE  425VTT  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
6 97 GMC SONOMA   BPT9364 (MI) PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
7 89 FORD RANGER  B34531F WSP-AB DR SIDE DAMAGE
9 95 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE  5ZRR576 (CA) PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE
10 77 CHEVROLET SCOTTSDALE  B20595C KCS-ACC R DAMAGE, DENTS, DINGS
11 89 CHEVROLET ASTRO  236VQI  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12 85 CHEVROLET BLAZER  885TYS  PLI-AB FLAT TIRE
13 93 MERCURY VILLAGER  034PMV  POS-AB GLASS BROKEN, TIRE FLAT
14 86 NISSAN PICKUP  B53221F POS-AB TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
16 92 ACURA VIGOR  256PRH  KCS-DWLS
17 90 FORD THUNDERBIRD  165RBF  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
18 89 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY  013XPE  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19 86 DODGE PU   1B7KD2410GS070365 KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20 92 MAZDA PROTEGE  979TIU  KCS-UNAUTH FT END DAMAGE
21 01 SATURN SL1   757YGS KCS-DUI FT END DAMAGE
22 86 ACURA LEGEND  365LET  KCS-AB GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23 90 TOYOTA CAMRY   801UAG KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
24 95 CHEVROLET CORSICA  022SES  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
25 92 HONDA ACCORD  876VUN  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
26 97 DODGE STRATUS  401VGO  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
27 88 VW FOX   988NNQ KCS-AB TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28 90 LINCOLN TOWN CAR   677XIR WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
29 77 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS  629NUP WSP-CARFIRE FIRE DAMAGE
30 78 CHEVROLET MALIBU   348PDT KCS-AB MISSING PARTS
31 93 FORD TAURUS  216XRU  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32 98 CHRYSLER CIRRUS  547VKG  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
33 88 TOYOTA CAMRY  615RBE  PLI-AB TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
34 92 HONDA CIVIC  506PXC  PLI-AB GLASS BROKEN
35 76 VW DASHER  RDG336  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36 90 TOYOTA COROLLA   119UTM POS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37 99 HONDA ACCORD  085SBQ  PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE
38 89 CADILLAC SEVILLE   531NMB KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
39 02 MITSUBISHI LANCER   469TWQ PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
40 90 ISUZU IMPULSE  175RXT  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
41 88 HONDA PRELUDE   609YRD PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE
42 79 CHEVROLET CAPRICE   506RIP PLI-AB GLASS BROKEN
43 88 ACURA LEGEND  341SUF  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44 85 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS  220XKU  PLI-AB TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45 96 FORD THUNDERBIRD   608SCT KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
46 96 TOYOTA COROLLA   LHY346 (MN) KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47 98 CHEVROLET GEOPRIZM  520VGD PLI-AB TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48 88 ACURA LEGEND  678XIT PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
49 86 CADILLAC SEVILLE   790PCY KCS-ACC FT END DAMAGE
50 92 BUICK CENTURY   495RNX PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51 94 KIA SEPHIA  719SMZ  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
52 06 KAWASAKI X63  M587634 (OR) WSP-DWLS FT END DAMAGE
53 83 YAMAHA MAXIM  887277 PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
54 69 FORD F600  B77237K PLI-AB OLD

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions and a list of rules, visit our auction page.

Car Auction 6/5/2009

June 1, 2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #391
Auction: JUNE 5, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: JUNE 5, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
# Year/Model License/ID Code Description
1 84 CHEVROLET BLAZER  091WZF  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2 82 CHEVROLET CAPRICE  319UTJ  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3 92 TOYOTA COROLLA  187PVW  POS-ARREST DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4 75 FORD RANGER  B43085K KCS-AB RUST, DENTS, SCRATCHES
5 87 GMC SUBURBAN 3235L6 (MD) PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
6 89 TOYOTA COROLLA  A83566K PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
7 87 HONDA CIVIC  421STF  PLI-AB BKN GLASS, DENTS, SCRATCHES
8 97 DODGE INTREPID  948UEJ  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9 92 CHEVROLET LUMINA  364TRF  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10 88 BUICK REGAL  601YEM  POS-UNAUTH FRONT DAMAGE
12 03 FORD RANGER  A81662S KCS-ACC FLAT TIRE, PASS. SIDE DAMAGE
13 86 CHEVROLET ASTRO  836YEM  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
14 97 NISSAN PATHFINDER  278VJY  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
15 96 FORD THUNDERBIRD  104XGA  PLI-AB REAR DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE
16 91 DODGE CARAVAN  484YTC  PLI-AB PASS. SIDE DAMAGE
17 91 FORD EXPLORER  026RLI  KCS-UNAUTH FLAT TIRE, DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE
18 90 TOYOTA CAMRY  266PTI  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19 88 HONDA ACCORD  626YGY  PLI-AB PASS. SIDE DAMAGE
20 96 DODGE CARAVAN  403SXG  PLI-AB MISSING TIRE
21 95 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER  902GCX  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
22 89 VW GOLF  504XSL  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23 83 VOLVO 242DL  348LKE  KCS-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
24 99 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER  912XSG  KCS-DWLS BKN GLASS, DENTS, SCRATCHES
25 96 FORD EXPLORER  097VUP  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
26 86 MAZDA 323  468MVX  KCS-AB FLAT TIRE, DENTS, SCRATCHES
27 89 HONDA CIVIC  13-28586 (MT) KCS-STOLEN DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28 94 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE  591VIA  KCS-DWLS FLAT TIRE, DENTS, SCRATCHES
29 97 CHEVROLET BLAZER  994PJA  KCS-THEFT BKN GLASS, FLAT TIRE
30 89 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX  580YED  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
31 78 FORD GRANADA  246XTI  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32 91 MAZDA MPV  270PBX  WSP-AB FRONT DAMAGE, BKN GLASS
33 69 FORD F100  68475R KCS-AB RUST, FLAT TIRE, DENTS
34 89 CHEVROLET S-10  B09607H KCS-WARRANTS GOT TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT
35 90 DODGE DYNASTY  935YND  KCS-AB FIRE
36 97 KIA SEPHIA  087TWI  WSP-ACC FRONT DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE
37 87 TOYOTA CAMRY  043WQF  KCS-ACC FRONT DAMAGE, REAR DAMAGE
38 96 DODGE NEON  234TFW  KCS-DUI-ACC FRONT DAMAGE
39 98 FORD TAURUS  143UKS  WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
40 98 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE  411TYX  KCS-ACC FRONT DAMAGE
41 86 NISSAN MAXIMA  331YMG  WSP-AB FRONT DAMAGE
42 90 MAZDA MX6  118PAC  KCS-UNAUTH FLAT TIRE, DENTS, SCRATCHES
43 81 AUDI 4000  719TUL  KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44 96 SATURN SW1  296TMX  KCS-ACC FRONT DAMAGE
45 97 FORD TAURUS  884UCJ  PLI-AB FLAT TIRE, DENTS, SCRATCHES
46 89 FORD TAURUS  041SXY  PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47 95 FORD TAURUS  242UNG  PLI-AB BKN GLASS, DENTS, SCRATCHES
48 98 VOLVO S70  4PMP423 (CA) POS-G-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
49 88 BUICK LE SABRE  042XPP  WSP-ACC FRONT DAMAGE
50 88 CHRYSLERNEW YORKER  800MSY  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51 89 FORD PROBE  733PWM  KCS-AB BKN GLASS, DENTS, SCRATCHES
52 89 HONDA ACCORD  633NFN  PLI-UNAUTH BKN GLASS, DENTS, SCRATCHES
53 97 FORD TAURUS  743YON  POS-G-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
54 95 TOYOTA COROLLA  336UJU  KCS-DWLS BKN GLASS, DENTS, SCRATCHES
55 87 SUBARU GL  737SHI  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
56 99 CHEVROLET METRO  599XOZ  PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
57 85 STARCRAFT TENT TRAILER  9539TF  KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
58 .  SPCNS UTILITY  4DB2735 (CA) POS-G-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
59 87 MAZDA RX7  475NMM  PLI-AB MISSING PARTS
60 79 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO A53615F KCS-AB BKN GLASS, FLAT TIRE

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VP Climbs Stairs for Charity

April 7, 2009

I was honored to be part of a tremendous fund raising effort for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at this years Big Climb Seattle. With 300 participants on our team, we were able to raise over $40,000 for charity. Together we battled 1,311 stairs and 788 vertical feet of elevation all in the name of our sponsored patient.

Our team was named “Climbing for Caleb” because a 2 year old cancer patient inspired us to give it all we had on a cold Spring morning. Caleb Thorsteinson, nephew of North Highline Firefighter Scott Thorsteinson has been battling cancer for about a year. His family and friends have drawn together to back him in the difficult fight against Leukemia. Airport Towing has a close relationship with the North Highline Fire District as we have donated vehicles to them for training, they performed honor guard services at our founder & sons memorial service, and I personally volunteered for the district and consider the Thorsteinson’s personal friends.

In our effort, team Climbing for Caleb finished 4th out of 234 total teams for time and I personally finished 125/2931 with a time of 10:39. We are hoping to finish first in fund raising as a team. If you would like to support my fundraising efforts or help the progress of the team go to my personal page and fill out a pledge form. All donations go to a great cause and have made a huge difference in many people’s lives.

I was truly honored to be a small part of such a large effort to help fight blood cancers. The event was fun as well as inspiring and I encourage anyone in the Seattle area who appreciates a challenge to sign up for next years event. Climbing the Northwest’s tallest building can be intimidating, as is taking on something as terrifying as cancer, but it is possible if you face it head on and take it one step at a time.

Car Auction 4/3/2009

March 28, 2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #388
Auction: APRIL 3, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: APRIL 3, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
# Year/Model License/ID Code Description
1 88 BUICK REGAL 163YNR KCS-DWLS-ACC DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2 86 MERCURY COUGAR 075WSI KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3 88 BMW 735I 946VWX KCS-HIT&RUN FT & SIDE DAMAGE
4 93 HONDA CIVIC 096VEO KCS-STOLEN DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5 92 TOYOTA COROLLA 596RHM KCS-WARRANT DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
6 90 NISSAN 240SX 176BBZ (OR) KCS-AB FLAT TIRES, DENTS, SCRATCHES
7 87 NISSAN STANZA 552NDO KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8 90 ACURA INTEGRA 957MOV KCS-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9 91 TOYOTA CAMRY 172NXR WSP-STOLEN FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
10 85 MAZDA GLC 946SKV KCS-DWLS FT & REAR DAMAGE, DENTS
11 95 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 425RZX KCS-AB REAR DAMAGE, DENTS
12 74 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER 224WCK KCS-UNAUTH FLAT TIRES, RUST
13 89 FORD F250 A46967L KCS-NVOL DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
14 95 NISSAN QUEST 967SJP KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
15 87 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 523XHD KCS-CAR FIRE FIRE DAMAGE
16 90 CADILLAC DEVILLE 413RCR PLI-AB BROKEN GLASS, INTERIOR DAMAGE
17 85 NISSAN PICKUP A19281J PLI-AB 1 FLAT, DENTS, DINGS
18 83 CHEVROLET 1500 A34076N PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19 97 MERCURY MOUTAINEER 234JGZ PLI-UNAUTH FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
20 95 FORD BRONCO YBW251 (OR) PLI-UNAUTH LEFT REAR DAMAGE
21 90 ISUZU TROOPER 866PHA PLI-AB 1 FLAT, SIDE DAMAGE, DENTS
22 91 FORD ESCORT 154NOF PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23 89 MERCEDES 300 133VQT PLI-AB REAR END DAMAGE
24 63 MERCEDES 190 D ADF639 PLI-AB 2 FLATS, RUST
25 90 NISSAN STANZA 937WYV PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE
26 89 BUICK SKYHAWK 710RPV PLI-UNAUTH SIDE DAMAGE, DENTS
27 92 FORD TAURUS 847UJZ WSP-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28 96 FORD THUNDERBIRD 525XOZ PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
29 96 TOYOTA CAMRY 624TTA PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
30 88 CHEVROLET BLAZER 602MZY PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
31 93 INFINITY J30 178VZT PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32 93 ACURA LEGEND 747WGI PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE
33 92 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 894LVG PLI-UNAUTH FADED PAINT, DENTS, SCRATCHES
34 98 BMW 740I 934WPX WSP-AB FT END & REAR END DAMAGE
35 01 TOYOTA COROLLA 850NYA PLI-AB FT END DAMAGE
36 93 BUICK ROADMASTER 992YND KSC-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37 96 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71W8TX178755 KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
38 98 HONDA ACCORD 4VSM709 (CA) PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
39 88 PLYMOUTH RELIANT 198YHL PLI-UNAUTH SIDE DAMAGE, DENTS
40 94 FORD TEMPO AF01399 PLI-UNAUTH SIDE DAMAGE, DENTS
41 99 FORD TAURUS 638SSW WSP-ACC FT END DAMAGE
42 97 TOYOTA CAMRY 397SVA PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43 93 FORD TAURUS 454UKU PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44 94 MAZDA MX6 768TCL PLI-UNAUTH DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45 92 MAZDA MX6 855SVM PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
46 88 TOYOTA CRESSIDA 124UNG PLI-AB 1 FLAT, SIDE & INTERIOR DAMAGE
47 90 HONDA CIVIC 138PYP PLI-AB FT & REAR DAMAGE
48 93 NISSAN SENTRA 340TCU KCS-DWLS DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
49 85 TOYOTA COROLLA 254SNE PLI-AB DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
50 89 FORD ESCORT 626MJI PLI-AB INTERIOR DAMAGE, DENTS

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