Suspected drunk driver flees after hit-and-run crash, Urbandale IA


A suspected drunk driver in a silver Honda fled the scene after a hit-and-run crash near Meredith Dr and 86th St. The driver was seen driving in the wrong lane and possibly hit a pole before leaving. A caller is following the vehicle and reporting the incident to authorities.
Audio|Source: Iowa Dept of Public Safety Dispatch - Area A
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Transcript:
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Do you guys have a Urbandale officer in the area of, we'll call it, 86 in Meredith?
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Johnson's at a possible...
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OWI[1] smash hit and run via Honda license plate, (number withheld), currently south run on 86.
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Took off the scene of the accident was driving in the wrong lane of traffic.
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Copy, we can get someone ahead of that way.
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You said it was a possible OWI[1] in an accident?
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Yeah, copy.
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If they hit a pole and then took off from the scene, our caller is still following.
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Copy. I'm just confirming Silver Honda in sight for that vehicle.
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Last home, I'm not sure the color.
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Just stated a Honda (number withheld).
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Tell me that.
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We'll send someone to head that direction now.
00:43
Fine with our RP now.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
OWI: Operating While Intoxicated
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Location mentioned:
Meredith Dr & 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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