Truck with flat tires stops after causing fire and downed power line, Fayette County TX


A truck with two flat tires was involved in an accident near TX-237. The truck tried to flee but stopped after pulling into a driveway. The incident caused a grass fire and a downed power line. A woman involved left the scene in a gray or silver car. One person had a minor foot injury but declined medical help.
Audio|Source: Ledbetter Volunteer Fire
05:7
Transcript:
00:00
(number withheld) State County.
00:02
(number withheld). (number withheld).
00:04
The deputy reported a truck trying to drive off with two flat tires. Another report mentioned a woman possibly involved who left the scene in a gray or silver car.
00:15
Units dispatched include two troopers and a deputy.
00:22
The truck is acknowledged.
00:26
Confirmation requested about truck location.
00:33
Call sign acknowledged.
00:37
Call sign acknowledged.
00:40
Requesting location confirmation for the truck.
00:45
The truck is on the opposite side of the power line but not moving far due to flat tires. Heading toward TX-237.
00:55
Acknowledged.
01:01
The truck is pulling into a driveway nearby.
01:09
A woman involved left in a gray or silver car, possibly a Honda Civic.
01:21
Requesting location confirmation of where the truck pulled in.
01:28
Location confirmed, waiting for deputies to arrive.
01:34
They are on Hill's Road, correct?
01:38
Yes, about 200 yards from a downed power line.
01:43
Acknowledged.
01:47
Additional units responding.
01:51
Acknowledgments.
01:56
More units on scene.
01:59
Units giving location codes.
02:03
One power line down across the road and grass fire reported.
02:13
Acknowledged.
02:22
Truck in Van Rompay County.
02:25
Time noted.
02:30
Traffic will be managed on scene.
02:38
Unit check-in.
02:42
Unit communication ongoing.
02:47
Patients are on the other side of the accident; some left the scene.
02:54
A woman involved left in a different vehicle. Witnesses will wait for police.
03:05
Confirmed.
03:07
A vehicle moved near the scene.
03:13
Truck pulled into a driveway nearby.
03:15
The truck has two flat tires on the right side.
03:20
Area near the house is clear now.
03:26
This vehicle was involved in the incident.
03:34
One person declined medical help despite a minor foot injury.
03:39
They left in their truck afterwards.
03:44
The area is clear now; a vehicle is attempting to leave.
03:48
License plate information is being observed.
04:01
The truck is trying to leave driving on flat tires.
04:10
Truck stopped driving with flat tires.
04:18
Additional units responding.
04:21
Truck checked at given time.
04:28
Units communicating.
04:33
Units communicating.
04:36
Units communicating.
04:40
Time noted.
04:44
Unit reports location of a vehicle matching description.
04:50
The vehicle is stopped in a driveway near (number withheld).
04:55
Requesting further records.
05:00
Acknowledged.
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Location mentioned:
TX-237, Texas
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