Wrong-way driver nearly hits cars on Highland Ave, Winthrop MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police received a report of a possible reckless driver on Highland Ave near Short Beach in Winthrop. A brown 2013 Kia Soul was seen driving the wrong way, nearly hitting cars and pedestrians, before turning near Dunkin' Donuts. The vehicle may be connected to an apartment near Governors Drive.
Audio|Heard on: Winthrop Police
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Transcript:
00:00
We're on call for a ladder corporation near Highland Ave.
00:04
A reporting party states about five to ten minutes ago, saying that a 2013 Kia Soul, color brown, last registered (number withheld), which is linked to an apartment near Governors Drive to (name withheld).
00:19
Was going down Short Beach in the wrong direction and almost hitting cars and pedestrians.
00:27
It took a right at the intersection where Dunkin' Donuts is down Highland Ave.
00:31
Again, it's Massachusetts plate (number withheld).
00:34
It's a 2013 Kia Soul, color brown.
00:37
It's coming out of an apartment near Governors Drive.
00:40
This will be an ODS.
00:45
That vehicle again was driving.
00:48
The wrong way, Short Beach.
00:51
Allegedly almost hitting multiple vehicles and pedestrians to the right at the intersection.
00:57
I believe Crest Ave near Beal Street is going down Highland Ave.
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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:
Highland Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
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