Slain Tow Truck Driver's Family Receives Donations

The tow company that employed a driver who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu earlier this month has been receiving donations for the man's family.

Ron Carver, 45, of Newbury Park was killed Feb. 11 in a hit-and-run crash on Pacific Coast Highway near John Tyler Road in Malibu.

Jill Rose of Santa Monica is accused of driving under the influence in the crash. Rose has yet to be charged in the crash because of pending toxicology results.

Carver, who was a driver for Camarillo-based Platinum Tow and Transport, left behind his wife, Kristy, and their two daughters and a son.

"We've been receiving some donations," said Bill Paymard, owner of Platinum Towing. Paymard said he has so far handed over nearly $4,000 to the family directly because it was too difficult to open a special bank account.

He said that the funeral was held last Saturday and helped many at the company to receive some closure, but it has been difficult.

"This was a very senseless act that leaves three kids fatherless," Paymard said.

Anyone who wants to help the family with funeral or other expenses can send a check made out to Kristy Carver to Platinum Tow and Transport, 938 W. Verdulera St., Camarillo.