Vehicle slowing in middle of highway after hit-and-run, Methuen MA


Dispatch audio reports a hit-and-run on highway 93 northbound near the 213 exit. A license plate was reported (number withheld). Officers are following a vehicle that is slowing in the middle of the highway. The driver appears slumped over the wheel and the vehicle is blocking lanes.
Audio|Source: MA State Police - Metro Boston Area
02:15
Transcript:
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608 close 4. A1 to A1.993 area controls. Report of a hit and run, 93 northbound, approaching 213. Mass plate of 2. Victor, Kilo, Gulf, 5-2. 22[1] is behind the vehicle, states the vehicle is slowing down in the middle of the highway. Still behind them.
00:26
I'm on 213, just advise if they take it. 1626A1, um at 39 heading north south. 22[1] states the operator slumped over the wheel and the left-laying vehicle comes to a soft white actor at the X.
00:53
13903. In between 2.13 and 110, he's reporting.
01:02
with it now it's uh blocking all of route two nothing good by anyone they still uh stop or they're moving now vehicle is 93 north out just before 2.13
Police codes explained
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22: Unit following suspect vehicle
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Location mentioned:
MA-213, Methuen, MA 01844
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