Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Disabled vehicle emits heavy smoke near Main StColumbia City IN

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconTraffic
US-30 & N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle emitting heavy smoke near the intersection of US-30 and Main Street in Columbia City. The incident appeared to involve an oil leak but no visible flames were noted. Multiple vehicle registrations were checked, and crews worked to move the vehicle safely off the roadway.

Audio|Heard on: Whitley IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
04:12
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch 10,
00:02
anybody checked on 10-46 at 30 and Main westbound lanes?
00:11
Dispatch 1428 on the cap for vehicle one with (name withheld).
00:16
And we have a call pending county was going to check on it for us.
00:21
14 go ahead.
00:23
Via Indiana.
00:26
Apportion plate (number withheld).
00:34
Bring them back on the maroon international.
00:40
Also have the DOT numbers if you can put that in there as well.
00:48
(number withheld).
00:56
Dispatch, I'm going to be out with that 1046.
01:02
It's got heavy smoke coming from the rear.
01:05
It could be a Porsche.
01:28
I think he's got a real bad oil leak.
01:35
It's going to be a Virginia permanent trailer plate (number withheld).
02:06
Could be an Indiana passenger plate (number withheld) on an orange vehicle.
02:21
Is there 14 registered? That's (name withheld).
02:38
Last name (name withheld). First name (name withheld).
02:59
It's going to be a male out of Ohio.
03:16
I'll be en route to that disabled vehicle.
03:25
Negative, they're still working on getting it off the high hydrant.
03:52
We are east in the westbound lane. He's off the roadway.
04:08
Wait, I'm at Main and Van Buren right now.

Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
US-30 & N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Traffic Incidents in Columbia City, IN

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.