Possible impaired driver on i-5 near mercer street, Seattle WA
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Alcohol ViolationAccording to the dispatch call, a possible impaired driver was reported on I-5 near Mercer Street. The vehicle, a black Mazda CX-3, was unable to maintain its lane and was speeding between 50 and 100 mph. The license plate from California was recorded but redacted here.
Audio|Heard on: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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I-5 Mercer Street.
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Vehicle was possibly driving under the influence last seen.
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I-5 northbound that got up the Mercer Street exit.
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Not able to maintain their lane, ranging from 50 to 100 miles per hour.
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Looked like the driver was jerking the wheel back and forth.
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I'm sure what direction they got off.
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I think was going to be a black Mazda CX3.
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License plate from California, (number withheld) information only.
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Location mentioned:
Mercer St i, Seattle, WA 98109
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