Road rage incident on I-85 near Salisbury ends without confrontation, Salisbury NC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a FedEx tractor trailer was followed by a Dodge pickup truck in a potential road rage incident on I-85 near mile marker 52. The tractor trailer driver tried to create distance by exiting near Poplar Tent Road. Officers confirmed both vehicles were on the interstate and later separated without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Still, Salisbury Cabarrus car is available to assist the FedEx tractor trailer with a 1080 road rage i85 northbound from the 52 .
00:10
I'm at the 60 southbound.
00:13
I can try to get in position.
00:14
10-4, station's public service with a FedEx tractor trailer advised that there is a Dodge pickup truck that is following him.
00:22
He attempted to go around the Poplar Tent Road to put separation in between him and the other vehicle, and the Dodge truck is still following same.
00:35
Ten four. Just confirming they were on the interstate though.
00:38
Ten four, he just got back on that interstate.
00:42
Ten four.
00:44
I'm going to be at the 58th.
00:48
246 over. I'm on a traffic stop just prior to the 58th on the right shoulder.
00:52
They want to try to pull over in front of my traffic stop.
00:54
I can see what's going on after or if 638 will handle it.
01:00
I have him just come my way, and once you clear, if you want to assist me.
01:05
I don't want him to stop on your traffic stop if there's something to it.
01:08
Devil.
01:10
Salisbury 638, you can 1022.
01:13
They are now separated, and the other vehicle has separated from the tractor trailer.
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Cancel.
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Location mentioned:
I-85, Salisbury, NC
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