Disabled vehicle near northbound I-65 and U.S. 30, Lake County IN
TrafficA disabled or abandoned dark-colored Chrysler 300 vehicle was found off the northbound lanes of I-65 near exit 21 and U.S. 30. The vehicle was in the embankment, posing little risk for other drivers, but partially blocking a ramp lane. Tow services were contacted to remove the vehicle due to its condition and location, and the situation was monitored for roadway safety.
Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety
03:53
Transcript:
00:00
The driver advised me that she's going to continue to call other companies to see if she can get a lower price on towing if she wants a tow truck.
00:16
Start towing request.
00:20
3-42, unless she contacts her own company, they will probably be about the same price in this kind of weather conditions.
00:29
That's why I advised her.
00:31
She still insists on calling people.
00:36
If it's a roadway hazard, go ahead and contact everyone, get out of the roadway.
00:40
If not, then she can either stay with her vehicle if she has heat or you can transfer her off the interstate.
00:51
Clear, she's in the embankment, so I'm not worried about anyone hitting her.
00:56
I'll advise.
01:01
Let's sit us.
01:04
104.
01:06
7-1.
01:08
That's not connected.
01:15
It's going to be northbound at about mile marker 252.
01:19
It's right before U.S. 30.
01:22
Clear.
01:24
21, no,
01:28
15.
01:32
Tow company, I'm not sure if Wafco is tied up tonight because of the weather, but can we get an estimated time of arrival now? Right off exit 21, I should be here right now.
01:48
September, 161, you got a call about a vehicle before U.S.
01:52
30,
01:53
probably at the Gore area.
01:56
Negative.
01:59
Clear, the dark color Chrysler 300.
02:03
I'll check advice.
02:05
I'll continue to the mic.
02:08
I'll continue to the mic.
02:12
What are you on 15, Lord?
02:14
Oh,
02:18
see.
02:22
Wafco is stating that their driver spoke to a trooper, however, is turning around at Valpo.
02:27
We're unable to determine who he might have spoken with.
02:32
That was me.
02:35
21 probably, that was me.
02:41
215.
02:49
Is it a reason why he's not here or?
02:55
I said he was going to turn at Valpo because you can't cut through the median.
03:01
I just called to make sure that they weren't going to a low call.
03:08
Clear.
03:14
D. David, V-Boy X X-Ray 297.
03:17
D. David, D. David, D. David, D. Boy X X-Ray 297.
03:19
It does have some running and damage,
03:22
uh, second-end vacant here.
03:23
It's abandoned.
03:30
It's... active signaling on a grade 2021 Chrysler 300.
03:38
Clear, it's partially blocking this ramp lane here, so if you can have a tow unit sent.
03:43
Cool.
03:49
Roll 215.
03:50
Waffle.
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215.
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