Reckless driver reported near State Highway 73, Wisconsin Rapids WI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a white truck driving recklessly on State Highway 73 near TJ's Auto in Wisconsin Rapids. The driver crossed the center line several times and nearly caused a head-on collision before continuing north onto Apple Road. Officers attempted to locate and intercept the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Wood County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:47
Transcript:
00:00
Can you start heading towards TJ's Auto,
00:02
near State Highway 73?
00:05
There's a white truck that was all over the road southbound on 73, crossed into the other lane about four times, almost had a head-on collision.
00:15
He was driving on the shoulder.
00:19
Ten four, I'm en route.
00:20
Let the city know as well.
00:27
Four fifty-five to county, you can send my paper service.
00:30
They'll be en route that way as well.
00:32
Ten four.
00:35
Three twenty-eight, three five, ten forty-two.
00:38
Ten four.
00:44
17 County, I'm on the west side of Rapids.
00:47
You can attach me to that driving complaint.
00:50
10-9, it looks like Rapids.
00:54
I'm on the west side of Rapids, you can assign me to this driving complaint.
00:57
10 points.
01:01
The area of West Grand and George Road.
01:07
Possibly try to intercept.
01:09
We have a traffic complaint of a white truck southbound on 73 near TJ's Auto driving all over the road, crossing the center line about four times almost got into a head-on collision.
01:26
Driving on the center line and on the shoulder.
01:39
County units, be advised.
01:41
Driver headed northbound.
01:45
Northbound.
01:51
17 County, I copy.
01:53
I'm going to be behind it.
01:54
I'll continue if you want to advise Pittsville.
01:58
Ten four. Now 73 and Apple Road.
02:02
Turning right onto Apple Road.
02:08
Four 17, copy.
02:14
Four fifty-five, copy.
02:23
Sixty-seven county can't catch me.
02:24
I'll be en route that way.
02:27
Ten four. Four five, go ahead.
02:31
Oh, just copying radio transmission.
02:34
Ten four.
02:36
Be advised, caller is no longer following.
02:40
He continued northbound.
02:42
Last known direction of suspect vehicle was Apple Road.
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Location mentioned:
WI-73, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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