United States Emergency Responder Struck-By Death #21 is California tow truck operator Johnny Sofranko who was struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist on the side of the Interstate 10 highway in Palm Desert, east of Cook Street, last Monday, June 24th at a little after 1:00 a.m.
Sofranko suffered major injuries and was rushed to the hospital. He was pronounced dead on Friday, June 28th according to family.
He is survived by his 17-year-old and 15-year-old daughters and a 12-year-old son, his mother told News Channel 3.