Driver experiences medical emergency on I-80, Contra Costa County CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an older male driver in a silver Mercedes sedan was reported to be having trouble breathing while driving about 20 mph westbound on Interstate 80 near the Avian exit, causing other vehicles to slow down. The vehicle had temporary registration plates.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Oakland
Listen to dispatch call
00:26
Transcript:
00:00
Possible medical emergency westbound 80 east of Avian.
00:07
Okay, go ahead.
00:09
It’s a silver Mercedes sedan in lane number two slowing.
00:15
Was going 20 miles per hour causing traffic behind to slow down.
00:19
Older male driver possibly having trouble breathing as of four minutes ago.
00:23
Vehicle did have temporary plates.
00:25
Westbound 80 east of Avian.
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Location mentioned:
Appian Way, California
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