Elderly woman stranded with flat tire on I-80 eastbound, Carroll County IL


An elderly woman is stranded on eastbound I-80 near milepost 3 with a flat tire. She has the tools to change it but cannot do it herself. Police have provided phone numbers for local towing companies but no units are nearby to assist.
Audio|Source: Illinois State Police Districts 1, 7, and 16
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Transcript:
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Sterling, 2-4.
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Go ahead. 2-4. We just got a call for a motorist, I-80 eastbound near milepost 3.
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I-80 eastbound near milepost 3 for a red Toyota 4-runner with a flat tire.
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They have everything needed to change the tire, however she is elderly and unable to do it herself.
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We did provide some phone numbers for towing in the area.
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I don't have any cars close to send.
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Carroll County, IL
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