Aggressive motorcyclist follows vehicle on Loop 101, Tempe AZ
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, an apparent road rage incident occurred near the AZ-101 Loop in Tempe, where a motorcycle reportedly followed another vehicle aggressively from city streets onto the highway. Units were advised the situation might involve a disturbance. The motorcycle rider was seen wearing a helmet and appeared to turn off their lights before the caller was asked to activate hazard lights. The incident continued toward Elliott Road before the suspect was lost from view.
Audio|Heard on: Chandler Police and Fire, Phoenix Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:8
Transcript:
00:00
Located vehicle east on 2-0-2-0.7.
00:02
Motorcycle following the reporting party, rider appears aggressive, waving at them to pull over on city streets and following onto the highway.
00:10
Indication of disturbance code 415[1].
00:20
Units advised, subject heading onto southbound 101.
00:24
Reporting party is still being followed by the motorcycle.
00:27
Vehicle tailing the street bike, rider wearing a helmet, attempting to get more details.
00:53
Subjects about to pass Highway 60, in lane two; motorcycle in lane three slightly behind.
01:01
Copy, they're over Highway 60 now, in lane two; the subject may be in a red Toyota Prius.
01:10
No further direction given.
01:15
Code 418[2] indicated.
01:21
Units responding to assist, area check requested.
01:23
Subjects decided to continue southbound on 101, then toward 202 and I-10.
01:30
Trying to determine current location.
01:32
Noted red Toyota Prius and a motorcycle rider wearing a helmet.
01:37
They will be approaching Elliott Road.
01:48
Dispatch requests to turn on hazard lights.
01:54
Motorcyclist apparently turned lights off.
02:00
Unit reports seeing a quad instead of a motorcycle.
02:03
Unable to locate motorcycle, awaiting hazards on the caller's car.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
415: Disturbance or problem involving disruption of peace or public order.
[2]
418: Disturbance involving family, domestic dispute, or altercation requiring police intervention.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
AZ-101 Loop, Tempe, AZ
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