State police say a tow truck driver was struck and fatally injured while assisting a disabled vehicle on Interstate 287 around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Officials say Daniel Ortiz, of Hopatcong, was struck by a Jeep SUV that entered the shoulder on I-287 in Harding Township. Ortiz's tow truck and the disabled Honda were also struck.

Ortiz, 24, was taken to a hospital and succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries.