Pickup truck brakes lock up causing smoke on highway, Washtenaw County MI


A pickup truck towing a trailer locked its brakes on a southbound highway near Eight Mile, causing heavy smoke and pulling over to the shoulder. The caller expressed concern about possible reckless driving or fire hazard.
Audio|Source: Washtenaw County Sheriff, Police and Fire
00:15
Transcript:
DOL[1], South Island 23[2] from near Eight Mile, Southbound from near Eight Mile, unknown pickup truck, pulling an unknown trailer, locked up their brakes and produced a large amount of smoke, pulled over the shoulder, call is concerned, buck the hot shot drivers[3], both this brakes.
DOL[1], South Island 23[2] from near Eight Mile, Southbound from near Eight Mile, unknown pickup truck, pulling an unknown trailer, locked up their brakes and produced a large amount of smoke, pulled over the shoulder, call is concerned, buck the hot shot drivers[3], both this brakes.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
DOL: Description of vehicle or driver
[2]
23: Possible reference to US-23 highway
[3]
hot shot drivers: Term used for aggressive or reckless drivers
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Location mentioned:
Eight Mile W, Michigan
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