Hit-and-run crash on North 17th Rd leaves car in ditch, Streator IL


A hit-and-run car accident occurred near North 17th Rd and East 22nd St. The suspect fled southbound. The vehicle that was hit ended up in a ditch. Witnesses are following the suspect and staying on the phone with authorities.
Audio|Source: La Salle County Sheriff and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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104[2] out of a hit run that just occurred.
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Suspect is fleeing southbound on east of 22nd from near North 17th.
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The vehicle he hit is now in the ditch near North 17th.
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Still the caller on the line.
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They're following him.
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They witnessed it.
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Time for this radio traffic is on head and mess.
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Paul three can be clear.
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Tand for.
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What direction of travel are they going?
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They're southbound on east at 22nd.
00:34
After they advise, they're just coming into Kernan.
00:37
Stafford, keep on the phone with them and just get me a vehicle description of the offending vehicle.
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I'm going to be heading east on Main Street right now.
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Your signals are 10-1[1].
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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I hear signals on 12101.
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I got C Charles 242.
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In route.
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Medigate en route, 212, West Superior.
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Ten-four, right now I got a silver van.
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Ten-four. Do you got anybody else to go out to the vehicle that was struck in the ditch to make sure they're okay?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-1: Unable to copy/Signal weak
[2]
104: Message received/understood
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Location mentioned:
Near N 17th Rd, Streator, IL 61364
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