Reckless driving leads to crash near East Tallmadge Ave, Akron OH
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According to the dispatch call, police in Akron received a report of reckless driving involving a semi-truck heading north on Route 8 near East Tallmadge Avenue. The truck reportedly tried to force another vehicle off the road. Later, officers responded to a two-car crash at the same intersection, with no injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Summit OH Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Bringing a transfer call from Akron for a reckless operation.
00:02
It's going to be a semi, approaching Route 8 northbound.
00:05
It's a flat aluminum trailer that tried to run the caller off the roadway, just passing near East Tallmadge.
00:14
Copy.
00:16
Okay. Okay.
00:18
It's special phone.
00:21
Go ahead.
00:24
Check area of Way of Lake Road and a nearby boulevard for an incomplete 911.
00:27
Advising it is a cell plot and there's no history with that phone number (number withheld).
00:33
I got you.
00:35
Plus 15.
00:36
2-7-7-2-7. Good question.
00:42
I have a reckless operation coming into your jurisdiction.
00:44
It's on Route 8 northbound near mile marker 13.
00:45
It's a silver Volvo truck with an empty flatbed.
00:48
Tried to run the caller off the roadway.
00:51
Copy your route.
00:53
1217.
00:55
This is a false one.
00:58
Okay.
01:00
Advising we now have a call for a two-car crash with no injuries at the same intersection.
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Location mentioned:
E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310
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