David Fischer Death Obituary Owensboro- Killed While Helping Driver on I-165

The Owensboro, Kentucky community is mourning the tragic loss of David Fischer, a longtime tow truck operator who was struck and killed early Wednesday morning while assisting a stranded driver along Interstate 165.

Authorities say the crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on March 11 near the line between Daviess County and Ohio County. Fischer had stopped on the shoulder of the highway to help the driver of a disabled semi-truck, a routine call he had answered countless times throughout his career.

Investigators report that Fischer had exited his tow truck and was working beside the disabled vehicle when a southbound semi-truck struck him. The impact also damaged the tow truck and the stranded semi. Fischer died at the scene before emergency responders could save him.

The driver of the disabled truck was not injured. Authorities later located and detained the driver believed to be responsible for the collision. He was identified as Suk Subba, 31, of Antioch, Tennessee, and has been charged with manslaughter, wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident involving serious injury or death, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

For Fischer’s loved ones, the loss is devastating. Family members say he was doing what he had always done—helping someone in need on the side of the road. Friends describe him as a compassionate and dedicated man who took great pride in his work.

Beyond his career, Fischer was known for his generous heart and deep love for animals. He spent years rescuing and caring for cats and was devoted to his family, especially his wife Barbara and their children, Jennifer and Jason.

His passing has deeply affected the Owensboro community and renewed calls for drivers to slow down and move over when emergency vehicles are stopped along the roadside.

The family will release the obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation arrangements in the coming days.