BURLESON — A tow truck driver died early Monday morning after trying to remove a vehicle from the shoulder of Interstate 35W in Burleson, a city spokeswoman said.

The accident occurred about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of I-35W. According to a Burleson news release, the tow truck driver was attempting to hook up a black Mitsubishi GT-3000 when a Chevrolet Cavalier struck the Mitsubishi and then the tow truck driver.

The tow truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight. The driver’s identity has not been released, pending notification of family.

The investigation was continuing. It was unclear whether criminal charges would be filed.