Erratic driver reported with damaged bumper on route 20, Charlton MA
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TrafficA yellow Honda Accord with a rear bumper hanging off was reported driving erratically westbound on Route 20 near Carroll Hill Road in Charlton, Massachusetts. The vehicle was observed unable to maintain its lane and was traveling at a low speed.
Audio|Heard on: Charlton Police Dispatch
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02:43
Transcript:
00:00
2.916-8, Saker Report, erratic operator heading west down on Route 20, entering our town.
00:06
Mass. DC-6 Alpha Romeo Hotel 1-8, repeating 6 ARH-18.
00:12
R/P advises vehicle is unable to maintain lanes.
00:21
7.25, copy.
00:27
738, received.
00:37
739 receive.
00:38
Can you score those tags again, please?
00:44
There is 6 Alpha Romeo Hotel 1 8, the 6 Alpha Romeo Hotel 1 8.
00:49
I have it coming back saying it's a yellow Honda accord.
00:54
Okay,
00:55
thank you.
01:03
716, this vehicle approaching the intersectional tail hill lift.
01:12
So 3926.
01:15
296.
01:17
I'll be stationary over like Ted's.
01:24
Thank you. 738 at 296.
01:29
296. 296.
01:31
Did the caller mention anything about the rear bumper hanging off the car?
01:38
Affirmative, sir.
01:44
Yeah,
01:46
it went by me at Carroll Hill, but it was in traffic.
01:48
I did not witness any unusual operation.
01:54
Thank you.
02:02
5296
02:05
2906 206 We'll be in the area CEDYS
02:11
Should be there now or just passed
02:18
Alright Chief, I'll give it a minute and then head westbound
02:26
Sir, my repeat, states that they were traveling at a somewhat low rate of speed.
02:30
They should be coming up to the CVS any minute.
02:37
I'm on 20, stuck behind a couple of tractor trailers.
02:40
It should be at the Masonic Home, Brookfield Road.
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Location mentioned:
US-20 & Carroll Hill Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
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