Semi truck endangers traffic on Highway 18 near Montfort, Montfort WI
TrafficBeing reported near Montfort, a semi was observed driving the wrong way westbound in the eastbound lane on Highway 18, then turning south on Highway 80, causing traffic hazards.
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Transcript:
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I have a traffic complaint.
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I'm on 911.
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Call originated in Iowa County, but it's approaching Montfort.
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It is a tractor trailer.
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All she can see is it is a white trailer.
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The driver is currently in the eastbound lane traveling westbound, forcing other cars off the road.
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10-4[1]. She is behind it.
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I'm going to stand the line see if it deviates from continuing west on 18.
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28, you can 1022.
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He took a left on Highway 80, continuing south.
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Grant 19.
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Will you be able to break there at any point or will that be cleaned up? I got a traffic complaint of a semi that's currently or was traveling in the wrong lane.
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He was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane on 18.
01:08
He took a left on Highway 80 headed south now.
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Yeah, time for I should be able to start that way.
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104. My caller didn't stay by, behind it.
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She continued west on 18.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
US-18 & WI-80, Montfort, WI 53569
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