Vehicle hits streetlight pole on East Washington, Madison WI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle slid into a streetlight pole near East Washington Avenue and North View Street in Madison. The driver attempted to leave but was stuck in a snowbank. Both the vehicle and the pole sustained significant damage.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Public Works Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
At the corner of East Washington and North View Street, a (name withheld) just slid into a light pole.
00:05
If you want to let PD know.
00:08
What was the cross street?
00:10
East Washington at North View.
00:12
North View Street.
00:15
Is it a traffic light or a streetlight pole?
00:20
Looked like a streetlight pole.
00:21
(Name withheld) is trying to get out and drive away now, but is up in the snowbank pretty good.
00:25
But a pole looked like it was bent over quite a ways.
00:29
Pretty good damage to the car.
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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:
North St & E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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