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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- The trial for the woman accused of dragging a tow truck driver to his death nearly a year ago is nearing its end.

Detra Farries is accused of driving away when Allen Rose was trying to tow her SUV in February 2011. Rose got caught in the cables and was dragged behind the SUV for more than a mile and died as a result of the injuries.

Wednesday afternoon marked the thirteenth day of Farries' trial, and jurors heard more testimonies as prosecutors continued their rebuttal after the defense rested its case Tuesday.

Colorado Springs Police Department Commander Mark Smith testified Wednesday about the investigation of the case. He was questioned about detectives involved and the difference of opinions in the investigation.

"There are always strong opinions in death investigations," Smith said. "You're not always going to agree with which way the investigation is going to go...that's why you have supervisors."

During cross examination, the defense asked if Smith believed public sentiment played a role in their investigation. Smith said no, agreeing that the goals of any investigation is to get to the truth. The witness also said media coverage does not drive the process of an investigation.

Jurors also heard more than two hours of testimony from Robert Sanders who currently works for Randy's High Country Towing and has worked in the towing industry for nearly 30 years. Sanders was called to testify about towing procedures and showed the jury typical methods of how a tow truck driver attaches a hook to a vehicle.

"Nothing is ever the same," he said of towing situations. "That's why I enjoy it. It's unique."

Previous testimony in the trial has said Rose made a "lucky catch" when he allegedly threw his tow hook onto Farries' SUV, but Sanders said that cannot happen.

"Length equals weight," Sanders said. "If you try to throw a j-hook and have X amount of cable involved, the only thing you're going to catch is the ground," adding luck has nothing to do with it.

Sanders said the phrase "throwing chains" is tow truck terminology, similar to when a person says they are going to "toss the groceries in the back of the car."

"I doubt anyone actually throws groceries in their car," he said.

When Rose was sent to tow Farries' vehicle, witnesses testified that he never lowered his truck bed before hooking the cables. Sanders told the jury that the truck bed does not always have to be lowered beforehand and said he has hooked the cables prior to tilting his truck bed in the past.

Sanders also testified that he has hooked a vehicle while the engine was running as well as when the owner or driver was inside. When the defense asked Sanders if he believed that to be safe, he replied, "Yes, as long as the vehicle isn't driving away from me."

"I'm going to tow a vehicle as quickly and safely as I can," Sanders said. "That's how we make a living...making as many calls a day as we can."

Sanders added that he would never try to hook a car that was moving as it is not safe or proper procedure.

When the defense asked if he would run after a vehicle with his hooks and cables attached to it, which Rose allegedly did according to other witness testimony, Sanders said, "I have done it, won't do it again."

The prosecution will call one more rebuttal witness to the stand Thursday morning, and closing arguments are expected to begin in the afternoon.

Thursday also marks the one year anniversary of when Rose was dragged to his death. It will likely be the day the jury is handed the trial to decide Farries' fate.

You can also follow the trial by following the #Farries hashtag on Twitter.