Driver stopped after erratic driving on Route 7, Smithfield RI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police in Smithfield, Rhode Island, responded to reports of a possible erratic driver near Farnum Pike and George Washington Highway. The vehicle, a silver sedan with identifying details withheld, reportedly bumped another car before continuing south on Route 7. Officers later stopped the vehicle near Route 116. No injuries were confirmed at the time of the radio communication.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
03:7
Transcript:
00:00
So we could head into the area.
00:02
It's going to be Farnum Pike.
00:03
Just turning onto George Washington Highway for an erratic operator.
00:08
It's going to be both in (number withheld).
00:12
Tell us.
00:15
I said the 2MV2, I can respond.
00:19
1538.
00:23
70-238.
00:27
Control 19.
00:28
My party's still behind that vehicle.
00:31
Coming up to Route 7 right now.
00:33
Crossing over, driver's driving sporadically.
00:38
Time for. I'm PVA.
00:40
Passing the high school.
00:43
If you do like coffee, I'm on point of place.
00:47
952, my caller states that the driver bumped another vehicle,
00:52
standby for and go on that.
00:56
10-4.52 is 17.
00:58
Cold response.
01:01
You can upgrade if they just hit another vehicle.
01:05
San-4, thank you, sir.
01:07
He was responding from that erratic operator.
01:09
The vehicle went around the one that stopped and is going southbound now on Route 7.
01:18
10-4. 19-90.
01:21
38, Officer Willis is out.
01:24
70, I'm responding.
01:27
Last year, I stepped on you.
01:29
Units responding for the erratic operator turned left into Seasons.
01:35
10-4. I'll be out in a minute.
01:37
Two, just go up with that plate one more time.
01:41
The plate is (number withheld).
01:47
It's actually on a silver Accord, which doesn't come back through that vehicle.
01:57
Currently turning into the Sunoco.
02:03
Whichever unit, you just passed them.
02:08
The vehicle just turned north now onto Route 7.
02:12
Silver Accord, plate (number withheld).
02:16
Fifty-six phones in the area now.
02:21
Fifty to advise any contact with the operator of that vehicle on the phone now.
02:28
Just attempting to get the driver to either walk over to 38 or determine the exact location.
02:38
All right, 10-4, 50.
02:39
You just stand by for a second, please.
02:44
52. I'm going to be out with that vehicle, Route 7 at 116, Route 7 North.
02:52
10-4, 19 receive.
02:53
Route 7 north at 116.
02:56
19. I have it on 116 now.
03:01
Control, do we have any contact info of the vehicle that was struck?
03:06
Not at this time.
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Location mentioned:
RI-7 & RI-116, Smithfield, RI 02917
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