Man ID’d In Dragging Death In Colo. Springs

Allen Rose, 35, died Wednesday in Colorado Springs after being dragged by a car for more than a mile. Witnesses say it began when Rose, a tow truck driver, tried to move an illegally parked car.

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Rose was identified by his business partner, John Stellabotte. The pair were co-owners of J&J Towing in Colorado Springs, Stellabotte said. In an interview with KRDO, Stellabotte said, “[Allen] was not only a co-worker, but a friend.”

“It’s tragic when somebody has to lose their life for something as stupid as getting your car towed,” said Stellabotte. Sadly, he said, it’s becoming a dangerous business.

The incident began in the parking lot of the Hill Park Apartments at 360 N. Murray Blvd. around 11 a.m. An SUV was being towed because it was illegally parked, according to police.

Witnesses told KRDO the owner of the SUV hopped into the vehicle, threw the SUV into reverse, and took off. Witnesses said Rose’s legs got entangled in the chain, which was already attached to the SUV.

Rose was dragged for more than a mile.

Police were able to locate the SUV in a neighborhood northeast of Platte Avenue and Murray Boulevard a short time later. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the driver of the SUV was aware if the 35-year-old was caught in the chain.

Colorado Springs police said they were interviewing several persons of interest. No arrests have been made, police said. Several sources told TARGET 13 the suspect is a girl, who is a juvenile.

Police have not released the name of the driver.

Rose died at the hospital, police said.

A memorial fund has been set-up. Donations can be made to the Allen Rose Memorial Fund at Key Bank.