Via NewYorkInjuryNews.com

Aug 3, 2009 - Three people were injured in an auto accident when the driver of a tow truck struck a car at an intersection. The tow truck driver hit the back of the vehicle causing it to swerve out of control and crash through a resident's backyard fence.

The car and motorcycle on the back of the tow truck flew off, damaging a residential home, destroying the air conditioning unit and the house's gas lines, ultimately landing in a swimming pool.

The woman driving the car in this auto accident was transported to ECMC via helicopter for her serious injuries. An 8-year-old passenger was taken to Women and Children's Hospital for her injuries. Their car was totaled.

Truck driver has been charged with talking on a mobile phone [while driving], following too closely, and reckless driving. He was talking while driving and texting while driving on two separate mobile phones at the same time.