Reckless driver reported on I-80 near Atkinson

Heard on: Illinois State Police Troops 1,2,3,4,5

01:35

This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Seven, we have a possible DUI.

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I 80 westbound at the just passing Atkinson now, mile marker 24 .

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I 80 westbound, mile marker 24 .

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The white Ford.

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I'll be at the 19 .

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Doing a white Ford, license plate is F Frank and Nora, (number withheld) .

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F Frank and Nora (number withheld) .

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This is being called in by an off-duty Henry County deputy.

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Was almost sideswiped by this vehicle, advising the vehicle is driving down the middle of both lanes right now at the moment.

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10-4, I'll be on lookout.

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576, are we clear?

00:52

I thought I was coming over from 30 yards away.

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576, 10-4.

01:03

7, advising passing mile marker 24 now.

01:08

Caller is in a black Expedition.

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10-4, I'm passing the 15.

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37, I'm Frank and Nora.

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99 triple 9 comes back to a white 2013 Hyundai sedan out of East Moline.

2026-09-12 19:23 UTC

Substance Use

I-80, Atkinson, IL

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, an off-duty deputy reported a possible impaired driver in a white vehicle traveling recklessly down both lanes of I-80 westbound near Atkinson and nearly sideswiping the caller’s vehicle.