Vehicle hits power pole and flees in Benton, Benton IL
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TrafficA vehicle struck a power pole near Division St in Benton and then drove away. The vehicle was later found in a nearby parking lot.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Near Division St, just received a 911[1] call.
00:05
Caller advised that a car has struck a power pole and drove off.
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But they've advised that there's the vehicle in the parking lot, not sure.
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[1]
911: 911 hang-up / disconnect
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Location mentioned:
Division St, Benton, IL 62812
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