Vehicle with steering issues hits guardrail and stops near hotel, Petaluma CA
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TrafficA vehicle had mechanical problems causing the steering to lock and hit a guardrail on a connector ramp. The vehicle then stopped near the Best Western Petaluma Inn on South McDowell Boulevard and requested assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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1760 guard.
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1760, this occurred left on 12 to southbound 101 connector ramp.
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It was a vehicle having mechanical issues and the steering locked.
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The report is that the steering wheel locked up and hit the left side guardrail of the ramp.
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After hitting the rail, the steering wheel unlocked, and they are now parked at the Best Western Petaluma Inn at near South McDowell Boulevard, requesting assistance.
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Check out, you'll be out shortly.
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1760 copies and out shortly.
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Location mentioned:
S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
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