Reckless driver flees after hitting fence near cemetery, Elkins WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies received a report of a possible reckless driving incident involving a dark blue or black Honda Civic with front-end damage in the Elkins, WV area. The vehicle reportedly struck a fence near the cemetery on Country Club Road, attempted to run another driver off the road near Wiseman Lane, and fled toward the four-lane and bowling alley area. The driver’s direction after leaving the scene was unknown.
Audio|Heard on: Randolph WV Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:35
Transcript:
00:00
Be on the lookout for a dark blue or black Honda Civic with front end damage driving recklessly, swerving on the road.
00:09
Struck a fence near the cemetery on Country Club Road heading toward the four lane.
00:25
Unit six three four, we're in a collision with traffic.
00:30
I put out a BOLO.
00:31
It's going to be a dark blue or black Honda Civic with front end damage.
00:36
Struck the fencing on Country Club Road near the cemetery.
00:43
Tried to run another caller off the road, chased them to their residence and then sped off.
00:53
The driver took off from near Wiseman Lane toward the four lane, unknown direction after that.
01:06
Just the fencing.
01:15
They're advising that the suspect vehicle was chasing them once they got to their residence.
01:21
They went inside their house, and the subject tried to confront them verbally, then got back into their Honda and drove toward the four lane near the bowling alley area.
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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:
Country Club Rd, Elkins, WV 26241
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