Driver passes out behind wheel; police initiate pursuit, Boyd County KY


A police officer from Russell PD attempted to stop a black GMC Jimmy near River Hill Drive. The driver was found passed out behind the wheel with a needle in the arm. The vehicle continued moving and a pursuit was ongoing towards Blackburn.
Audio|Source: Boyd County Public Safety
01:53
Transcript:
00:00
7-2, can you start towards the city limits over towards Greenup County, this creek area?
00:07
We have a Russell PD officer attempting to stop a vehicle.
00:11
They are not yet at this time on the southbound side.
00:17
7-2, I got him.
00:23
7-2, be aware.
00:25
It's going to be a black GMC, Jimmy,
00:27
(number withheld).
00:30
Ohio, Tabs.
00:33
They advised that they were attempting to stop the mail for being passed out behind the wheel with a needle in his arm.
00:40
7-2, I caught.
00:44
72, that's gone up River Hill Drive.
00:48
Can't one.
00:54
7-2, they're continuing on River Hill going towards west central.
01:08
7-2, they advise that they are continuing towards 6th Street, we're still getting a direction.
01:15
7-2, I copy Winchester Riverhill.
01:23
7.2, the vehicle has turned light on the 6th Street going back from the hill.
01:32
75.
01:38
7.5.
01:40
I'm there to keep the Blackburn.
01:41
You can show me to hear you that.
01:44
104. 7.7-0-5.
01:46
The vehicle has gone up 6th Street, heading towards Blackburn.
01:52
So I'm enjoying up.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
River Hill Dr, Kentucky 41101
Correct
Incorrect