Vehicle collides with elk on state highway, Payson AZ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle struck an elk near milepost 254 on East State Highway 260. Emergency services including fire and police units responded to possible injuries. The collision caused one lane to be temporarily closed.
Audio|Heard on: Payson Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
01:32
Transcript:
00:00
H-13 MS assignment.
00:03
It will be an accident vehicle versus elk not blocking.
00:08
Negative.
00:09
Milepost 254, East State Highway 260.
00:17
Respond on airport repeater.
00:31
Alarm copies, Engine 13 en route to mile post 254 after showing 210E State Highway 260 for a vehicle versus elk injury to passenger unknown for rest of occupants of vehicle.
00:46
Reporting party will be a passerby.
00:49
PD en route.
00:54
Alarm 691 in route.
00:59
Alarm, copy 6.91 are up.
01:08
Engine 13 alarm.
01:13
Good.
01:17
Wanting to advise, P.D.RN.C.
01:19
and they shut down the second lane.
01:28
Alarm copies, showing Engine 13 on scene.
Disclaimer:
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:
AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541
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