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Wrong-way driver stopped on I-55 near Pontiac, Pontiac IL

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I-55, Pontiac, IL

As discussed during the dispatch call, a wrong-way driver on I-55 northbound near Pontiac was stopped and the driver taken into custody.

Audio|Heard on: Lee County Public Safety
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00:15
Transcript:
00:00
This is Troop 5 cancellation.
00:02
Cancel the wrong way driver pursuit.
00:04
I-55 northbound near mile marker 171, silver GMC Acadia.
00:09
Vehicle has been stopped.
00:10
I-55 northbound near mile marker 206, subject is in custody, safety please, Troop 5.
00:14
Pontiac.

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I-55, Pontiac, IL

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