Collision with suspected intoxicated driver blocks lanes, Tacoma WA


A collision occurred near South 45th Street involving a driver believed to be intoxicated who struck another vehicle. The driver was verbally aggressive, and the passenger walked away from the scene. The driver remains at the location.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
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Transcript:
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Union 252 and 3.30, a collision, possibly impaired.
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2.52 for both.
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Near South 45th Street, not injury, but partially blocking westbound lanes.
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Collar's vehicle was struck by a silver Chevy Blazer.
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The plate they gave doesn't match comes back on a silver 2000 Oldsmobile.
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Collar believes the driver is intoxicated.
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Silver street for both. 19.
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290447, the drivers being very verbally aggressive, black, male, 30s, 58, medium-billed, black shirt, tanner yellow pants.
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Received.
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Another one. 216904-7, the passenger is now walking away eastbound 45th.
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Also received me.
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Once they do. In 447 area?
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Senior 447 received the passenger is a female that told the RP that driver fell asleep before she walked away.
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Driver is still on scene.
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Thank you. Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near S 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
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