Police pursue speeding vehicle near Exit 5, Bristol VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a speeding vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 81 near Exit 5 in Bristol, Virginia. Speeds reached approximately ninety-three miles per hour in light traffic. Spike strips were deployed to stop the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Russell and Washington County / Bristol Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:51
Transcript:
00:00
Upon Exit 5,
00:02
Middle lane speeds ninety-three, light traffic.
00:16
We're gonna be on right southbound I-81.
00:21
Just back.
00:30
Off.
00:38
Ninety, far left lane of travel.
00:42
But.
00:49
You.
01:03
Good spike, sir.
01:04
For good spike.
01:08
Six six, get your partner up here.
01:15
Looks like we are in middle lane.
01:18
Still ninety, light traffic.
01:20
Good spike.
01:26
Dog coming up right lane.
01:29
Tuck in (number withheld), get up there beside (number withheld).
01:37
(number withheld), he's slowed down enough I'm gonna go.
01:42
What's your speed?
01:45
Get down to speed, I will.
01:46
We're still at eighty.
01:48
Yes, if you can safely see, go ahead.
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Location mentioned:
Exit 5 VA Clinic, Bristol, VA 24202
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