Welfare check after iPhone crash alert on US 290, Austin TX
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According to the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check after an iPhone crash detection alert near US 290 eastbound in Austin. They attempted to locate the site near a cell tower but were unable to find any vehicle or emergency at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Travis TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Yeah, Maynard 51 clear and Roscoe County 2 check welfare near East US 290 eastbound.
00:04
It's an iPhone severe crash alert.
00:07
Might not be a good location.
00:09
Maynard 15, you can show me en route as well.
00:11
Ten four.
00:13
Units around to this vehicle fire.
00:14
It looks like DPS is already on scene.
00:17
They have it near south 130 southbound at exit 457.
00:23
Units around to check welfare on 290.
00:25
This location is going to be a cell tower.
00:28
We're unable to get a better location.
00:29
It's a 911-only phone.
00:32
Maynard 11, I am clear.
00:33
Just passed by the location and there is nothing safe.
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Location mentioned:
US-290, Austin, TX 78737
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