Erratic driver strikes poles near John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch audio indicates a possible traffic incident involving a blue sedan driving erratically along River Street and Mechanic Street, reportedly hitting multiple utility poles before continuing outbound near John Fitch Highway. Units were sent to assess damage in the area. No injuries were reported at the time of the call.
Audio|Heard on: Fitchburg Police and Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:36
Transcript:
00:00
Right, it's going to be Mechanic Street headed outbound.
00:03
Caller is reporting a blue sedan is operating erratically and hit a few poles.
00:09
Still driving.
00:15
Thank you.
00:28
Do we know where they were last passing?
00:32
Right,
00:35
They went from River Street to Main Street, then took a left on Mechanic Street.
00:40
Last seen headed outbound.
00:53
Do you know where those poles were struck? We can send a unit over there to check on it.
01:02
Right, one of the poles is by El Toro,
01:05
Getting the location in a second now.
01:18
Right, car four.
01:19
If you want to go check on the damage over there, car two.
01:22
If you want to stick with me over on Mechanic.
01:27
You copy?
01:34
Two five seven to (number withheld).
01:37
He's going to be passing the hospital on Mechanic Street.
01:43
Ten four, calling.
01:44
Are you still behind the car?
01:48
That's affirmative.
01:50
All
01:54
Right, 257 to units checking on the location of the poles.
01:59
He stated that the second one was right next to the first.
02:08
That was on River Street?
02:12
Affirmative.
02:19
Five seven to (number withheld).
02:21
They just took a right onto John Fitch at the rotary.
02:27
Ten four, thank you.
02:34
Hey, you can put us in the area.
02:35
We're on John Fitch 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:
John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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