Single vehicle crash on Interstate 70 eastbound, Wheeling WV
TrafficA single-vehicle crash happened on Interstate 70 eastbound near mile marker 7.5. The driver, an elderly man, fell asleep while driving and crashed his truck. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was injured on the ground. Emergency medical services were called immediately.
Audio|Source: Wheeling Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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5386 Is there a vehicle accident on 70 eastbound? Affirmity 7.5 milemarker, westbound in the county.
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10-4[1], I'm out here if county units aren't close.
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Sheriff's Department and fire departments are en route.
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7-4. 3-1B, advisors, vehicles in the eastbound lane.
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I got people on the ground out here.
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Hopi-5-386.
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5386, 119-year-old male fell asleep, but the wheel rode his truck unrestrained.
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There's a Medi-on team, but he needs EMS now.
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Affirmative. They are all in round.
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All right.
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All right, I'm in the city.
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Charlie, 41 go.
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Back in the city.
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Copy.
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10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received
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Location mentioned:
Interstate 70 E, Wheeling, WV
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