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Fatal Collision

Fatal Collision

Man Charged With Stabbing Tow Truck Driver Held Without Bail

By Charlie Breitrose | September 20, 2018

Phillip Horner held without bail accused of attempting to stab to death tow truck driver who hit and killed his mother Benita in Watertown. #wbz pic.twitter.com/XsD0nqo9HE
— Beth Germano (@BethWBZ) September 20, 2018

The man who allegedly stabbed a tow truck driver, who hit and killed the man’s mother, was held without bail after his arraignment on a charge of armed assault with intent to murder on Thursday afternoon. Philip Horner, 38, of Quincy, faces charges after the incident that took place at the intersection of Nonantum Road and Galen Street late Wednesday morning. The tow truck struck Benita Horner, 68, of Belmont, who died at the scene. Thursday afternoon, Waltham District Court Judge Gregory Flynn ordered Horner to be held without bail.

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