Procession and traffic escort for fallen firefighter, Venice FL
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Other Non‑Crime EventA procession and traffic escort occurred for a fallen firefighter along Sumter Corridor toward Venice Island. Units were asked to assist with managing intersections during the escort.
Audio|Heard on: Sarasota County Sheriff, Venice and North Port Police
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00:41
Transcript:
00:00
So you can send anybody with 10-8 on the Sumter Corridor or 41 going towards Walmart Corridor.
00:06
They're doing a procession for the following firefighter.
00:09
Traffic is handling the escort.
00:11
If you want to assist with jumping an intersection as they come through, do so.
00:17
Can you just repeat the route one more time, Sergeant?
00:23
South on Sumter from Tropicaire all the way to 41, 41 north to the island of Venice.
00:29
Okay,
00:31
thank you.
00:33
They have traffic for the escort, but if you want to assist with getting them through the rush hour traffic at some of the bigger intersections, feel free to do so.
00:41
Pay respects.
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Location mentioned:
US-41, Venice, FL
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