Wrong-way truck driver on Highway 61 near Bowling Green, Bowling Green MO


A burgundy truck was reported driving the wrong way on Highway 61 near Bowling Green. The driver was heading south in the northbound lane, which could cause dangerous traffic conditions.
Audio|Source: West Central IL and North East Mo Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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You know, you're in Painesville, but we have a wrong-way driver, Highway 61,
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going south down the northbound lane, just outside of Bowling Green.
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Burgundy truck is all I have.
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Can you show me tell me? How many calls, Cindy?
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Negative. You're clear.
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Okay, okay.
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Thank you. On green.
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Okay, you south of all and green going northbound, correct?
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Alright, yes, sir.
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Okay. Wait a little Nika.
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Clear and available.
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Yeah,
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clear available. That's clear. That's clear.
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Since the truck's also heading towards Bowling Ring, did...
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Is it Baller Ring as well or no?
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Mike, I'll take care of it.
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Race 8-401.
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415, he was not headed towards Bowling Green.
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He was just south of Bowling Green going northbound in the south lane, so he's probably past Bowling Green by now.
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Location mentioned:
US-61, Bowling Green, MO
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