Single vehicle crash sparks concern on Route 74 near North University, Mediapolis IA
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A single-vehicle crash near the North University exit ramp caused significant front-end damage to a car, with guardrail impact raising concern but no lane blockage reported. Officers requested crash report and IDOT assistance.
Audio|Heard on: South East Iowa, West Central Illinois Public Safety
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Transcript:
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490 Pontiac, 1050 PD.
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490, go ahead.
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490, 1050 PD 74 westbound, the North University,
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Ex-Ramp,
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single vehicle, risk-guard rail, no lane blockage.
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490, 10-4[1].
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4-21.
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421, go ahead.
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We contact IDOT and see if there's a truck that could run through Metro 74 area.
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I haven't seen one out all morning.
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That's our problem area right now.
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421-10-4[1].
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We're calling from 94-54-rate-2.
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94-54, you're coming in clearance from 553.
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Letter said, Becky.
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444 information.
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444, pine, go ahead.
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444 by 810.
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Cole, you can clean up that turn, land if you want to.
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I'll just run out towards the Red Plex real quick.
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Lee, 9442, radio check.
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2-42, your pending clears and hit you guys.
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Copy, thanks.
01:43
B-ship is on.
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Fifty-six-10 from Lake Humble.
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Good.
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Pontiac, 1244, information.
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444, go ahead.
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5610, when you have a minute.
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Can you give me a quick call? I have a question.
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Pontiac, 444 information.
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There's pretty, there's pretty substantial damage to the front.
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Could you go ahead and give me a PD crash report, please?
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444, buying ten, four.
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message is received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
North St, Mediapolis, IA 52637
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