Traffic signal damaged in possible crash near First and Reed, San Jose CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that traffic lights near First and Reed streets in San Jose were flashing red. The caller observed an electrical control box on the corner that appeared shattered and said it may have been struck by a vehicle, possibly causing the signal malfunction.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Clara CA Transportation Group Calls
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00:52
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, the intersection of First and Reed.
00:02
The lights are flashing red, but then I looked over to the right on the corner is the electrical box.
00:07
I'm pretty sure it controls the whole lighting system.
00:10
It's the city box, lying over on its side.
00:13
Someone crashed into it.
00:16
Pretty much shattered.
00:18
Maybe that's why the lights might be out.
00:19
Just maybe you might want to get a hold of the city.
00:24
First and Reed? What side of the street?
00:29
It's on the southbound west side, right on the corner of the electrical box that's laying over, laying into the street.
00:36
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's a light that is the electrical box that controls the lights.
00:41
It's been in this route for the city of San Jose for about 15 years and I know that an electrical box could close the lighting right there for the streetlights.
00:49
All right, 10-4 copy, we'll notify Santa Clara County Com.
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Location mentioned:
W Reed St & First St, San Jose, CA 95112
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