Welfare check sparked by silence of semi-truck driver in Arvin, Arvin CA
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A welfare check is requested for a semi-truck driver after his company lost contact with him near Santa Elena Drive, prompting concern for his safety.
Audio|Heard on: Bakersfield Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Can you start for a welfare check near Santa Elena Drive?
00:05
There will be a driver at the semi-truck by the name is (name withheld).
00:08
He should be occupying a white semi-international with the writing in red with an Indiana plate.
00:16
The company has not been able to contact their driver near Santa Elena.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Elena Dr, Arvin, CA 93203
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