Towie who tried to save couple now out of work

THE heroic tow truck driver who tried to save Kate Leadbetter and Matty Field after they were hit by an allegedly stolen SUV at Alexandra Hills is now out of work.

Daniel Edie’s truck was struck by the allegedly stolen car driven by a 17-year-old Waterford West teen, right before that car hit and killed Mr Field and Ms Leadbetter at the intersection of Finucane Rd and Vienna Dve on Australia Day.

Mr Edie’s sister Samantha Rasborsek said the emotional impact of the day’s events were proving a heavy burden for the local towie, who was now out of work because his truck was impounded as evidence.

“We are extremely lucky and grateful that he only received cuts and bruises and no serious physical injuries, but the mental and emotional impact is greater than we can imagine for him.

“Not only did he try to help the deceased and injured, he also immediately went into automatic mode and diverted traffic away from the scene and stayed and cleaned up the accident scene as everything was taken away that night.”

Mr Edie works for his parents’ small, Capalaba-based business Reliable Towing.

“As the accident was a crime scene the police have impounded his truck for evidence which means he can no longer work and unfortunately until the police complete their investigation it’s unknown when the truck will be released to then be able to claim on insurance,” Ms Rasborsek said. “So he is going to be without an income for months while trying to get over the anguish of the accident.”

Ms Rasborsek has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help her brother pay his bills while he waits for a new truck in the wake of the horror events of Tuesday.

Mr Edie’s son Jeremee said while his father would never ask for assistance, now was the time he needed it.