Driver flees after collision on I-71 southbound ramp, Columbus OH
TrafficA collision happened on the ramp from I-71 southbound to North Broadway involving a gray Ford Focus and a black Honda Civic. The Ford driver left the scene on foot toward a nearby Marathon gas station, leaving a female passenger inside the car. The fleeing driver warned bystanders not to call the police and mentioned having a weapon. The crash is blocking the ramp.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 6 Northeast
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Transcript:
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It's going to be a 33[1] run.
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It's going to be 71 southbound to the North Broadway ramp.
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There's a gray Ford Focus, King Paul Zebra 442 vs.
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Black Honda Civic.
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It's blocking the lane on the ramp.
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Driver of the gray Ford jumped out, ran towards the Marathon.
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There's a female left in the car.
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As the driver was running away, said do not call the police and that they have a weapon.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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33: Emergency radio traffic only; restricts non-essential communication due to a critical or dangerous situation.
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Location mentioned:
I-71, Columbus, OH
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