Vehicle hits pole near Light Street library; driver flees, Baltimore MD


Radio audio of a traffic crash near Light Street and Interstate 95 by the fishing lot. A witness reported a male in a red shirt driving a white van with a broken side window. A large vehicle, possibly a car carrier, struck a pole next to the Light Street library. The driver reportedly did not remain at the scene and responders were notified. A county transport unit reportedly picked up someone.
Audio|Source: Baltimore City Police Southern District
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Transcript:
(number withheld) unit reports a vehicle incident near Light Street, close to Interstate 95 and the fishing lot. (name withheld) said a male wearing a red shirt was driving a white van with the side window busted out. The driver was reckless. (name withheld) was referenced. A county transport reportedly already picked someone up. Units were asked to put a lookout on the vehicle and relay information to other units. The vehicle, described as a large truck or car carrier that carries other cars, struck a pole next to the Light Street library. Additional unit identifiers and codes were given as (number withheld).
(number withheld) unit reports a vehicle incident near Light Street, close to Interstate 95 and the fishing lot. (name withheld) said a male wearing a red shirt was driving a white van with the side window busted out. The driver was reckless. (name withheld) was referenced. A county transport reportedly already picked someone up. Units were asked to put a lookout on the vehicle and relay information to other units. The vehicle, described as a large truck or car carrier that carries other cars, struck a pole next to the Light Street library. Additional unit identifiers and codes were given as (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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