Pickup truck with trailer drives erratically on I-29, Lincoln County SD


A pickup truck towing a trailer is driving north on I-29 near mile markers 68 to 71 without rear lights. The driver is swerving, which may indicate intoxication or distraction. Sparks are visible under the vehicle, and the trailer may be falling apart. Another driver is behind but cannot safely pass.
Audio|Source: Lincoln County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Traffic complaint[2], I-29, northbound near mile marker 68.
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A pickup truck pulling a trailer has no rear lights, it also appears to be swerving in its lane, possibly intoxicated or distracted.
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I-29 near mile marker 68 northbound.
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HP1.
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They ran out from the 400 on 90 to look for that vehicle.
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That was a pickup pulling the trailer.
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10-4[1].
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HP8-1, 4. 4-4-1.
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Go for 81.
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Vehicle is now approaching mile marker 71 northbound.
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Reporting party is still behind it.
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She cannot safely pass.
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She says she sees sparks coming from underneath.
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Trailer is possibly coming apart.
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No detail on the exact nature of the defect.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement
[2]
Traffic complaint: Hazardous/dangerous driving
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I-29, South Dakota
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