Semi truck blocking intersection with drowsy driver, Avilla IN
TrafficA semi truck broke down near the intersection of Green Drive and East Albion Street, blocking the road. The driver appeared drowsy and called his boss. Officers on scene warned the truck must be moved promptly or towed due to traffic impact on nearby factory access.
Audio|Source: Noble County Public Safety
03:12
Transcript:
00:00
At the intersection near Green Drive and East Albion Street, there's a semi that's broken down.
00:06
Someone speaks to the driver.
00:09
The driver says the truck is broken down but appears to keep falling asleep.
00:13
Time clear.
00:16
I'll be around.
00:18
Roger that.
00:22
No.
00:24
Can I, Bill, 3 on 1023?
00:26
Affirmative.
00:28
A trailer is on the way when you're ready.
00:37
Go ahead with that.
00:45
Repeating numbers.
00:50
That will be out of Maine.
00:52
Affirmative.
00:53
At the scene.
00:59
Villa 2, are you out with the unit?
01:07
I am not.
01:11
Can you assist?
01:16
They are good.
01:23
Unit is out with a disabled vehicle near Green and East Albion Street.
01:29
Roger that.
01:31
The vehicle details are unclear.
01:35
Not exactly sure the year.
01:38
But the make is noted.
01:43
I'm clear, have a Texas commercial driver license.
01:47
Go ahead.
01:50
Like I said, Texas City license.
01:55
Repeating numbers.
01:59
Repeating.
02:02
At the scene.
02:04
Do you need further assistance?
02:13
Negative.
02:14
The truck is blocking Green Drive, so it will either need to move or a tow truck will be called.
02:22
The driver is calling his boss now.
02:25
Proceed on your channel.
02:29
Okay, quick.
02:31
County unit acknowledged.
02:32
I'll be on channel 1042.
02:35
This matches the call on channel 1042.
02:39
Confirming.
02:41
Affirmative.
02:42
Affirmative.
02:44
Yes.
02:45
If the driver does not move the vehicle within a reasonable time, it will be impounded.
02:57
The road must be opened because only one way in and out leads to a factory behind this area.
03:05
Driver is clear.
03:06
He is on the phone now.
03:09
He estimated two hours last time, which was not acceptable.
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Location mentioned:
E Albion St & W Albion St, Avilla, IN 46710
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