Reckless driver swerves and blocks traffic on I-70, Muskingum County OH


A driver was reported driving recklessly on I-70 near State Route 157 and the 152 mile marker. The driver swerved across lanes, varied speed from very slow to faster, blocked other vehicles, and nearly caused collisions.
Audio|Source: Muskingum County Sheriff, Fire and EMS - MARCS
02:15
Transcript:
00:00
I got a record swap commercial headed westbound from the 157.
00:03
He's been all over the roadway, varying his speeds, 10 to 15 miles per hour at one point.
00:10
Almost struck another caller.
00:12
Yeah, way out of position.
00:15
Right. 16, Lick-O.
00:16
Good. Yes, sir. You get just clear from the Cobb of Newcorn.
00:22
Return.
00:23
413. 204035.
00:26
Are you going to sustain the vehicles for now or can we track?
00:29
Yeah, just sustain a car for now.
00:31
You're clear.
00:32
You can pass it off to Zingle as well.
00:36
And Zingle. behind Lounge 30 that's where he initially came out of.
00:40
Go ahead.
00:42
What did county have on this guy, or did he just randomly take off from him?
00:46
Okay.
00:47
That's all they advise, but stand by, we've got him back on the line again, see if we can find out.
00:52
So does not have anybody on the interstate either, so I'll have to advise post-45.
00:57
Apparently, those drivers got his leg up into the window, and he's been all over the roadway, not letting people pass.
01:03
Okay, so I'll head out and clear line here.
01:05
Okay.
01:06
So it's at the 152.
01:07
One headed disconnected since I didn't have anybody close.
01:10
Okay. Just like them then I'll put a line too.
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