Semi-truck accident causes oil spill and road damage on NV-589, Las Vegas NV
TrafficA semi-truck with an empty trailer crashed on NV-589 near Sahara Avenue, causing the front of the truck to be heavily damaged. The accident resulted in a major oil spill and debris scattered on the road. The median barrier was struck and damaged. Multiple other vehicles were also damaged in the crash. Cleanup crews and road sweepers have been requested to clear the area, which is causing traffic delays.
Audio|Source: Nevada Highway Patrol - Clark County
03:30
Transcript:
00:00
The 53 foot trailer is empty driver driver says approximately 10,000 pounds spring truck and trailer 10-furt and trailer
00:11
copy VIN (number withheld)
00:14
The semi itself is missing the front clip, so I don't have a plate.
00:19
A copy of VIN number is 1 X-ray King, Yellow David Paul, 9xray 4, Paul John 2, (number withheld).
00:32
Super.
00:33
And that'll be a Kenworth trailer, excuse me, Kenworth semi.
00:37
Never. The front of this semi is pretty jacked up it seems to be dumping its full oil pan onto the roadway we're going to need a lot of dry absorbent.
00:57
The median barrier has been struck.
01:00
A sizeable chunk has been taken out.
01:02
We can notify DOT.
01:03
Also, they need to start a sweeper.
01:05
Lots of debris in the northbound lane.
01:07
(number withheld).
01:08
(number withheld). If we can ask how we're trying to assign them for urgency.
01:15
10-4[1].
01:18
We'll advise them.
01:22
It looks like they're assigned to Walker, but I'll let them know.
01:23
Copy, thank you.
01:26
I appreciate it. (number withheld).
01:27
Just to confirm, is the value of 51[2] or is there the heavy duty, the one that's 23[3]?
01:32
Just the regular flight 151[2], not the heavy duty.
01:34
Okay.
01:35
There are about six cars out here and I'm starting to make my way to all of them.
01:39
They all have pretty good damage and we're going to need a tow for everyone.
01:44
So if you could open a second tow, I'll give you the 28[4] for it and then we'll just keep going down the line.
01:51
Okay.
01:52
You're right. Which is one?
01:53
You're 19. I have to divert block game and call on once.
01:57
I'm not coming anymore. It's probably near Sahara Avenue, northbound.
02:01
They're clear at the Chick-Villay,
02:02
Park and Mont Crossup Ranch.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement of message
[2]
51: Tow truck/vehicle needed
[3]
23: Arrived at scene
[4]
28: Vehicle registration information
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Location mentioned:
NV-589, Las Vegas, NV
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