Driver passed out in white truck blocking traffic, Mesa AZ


A person was found passed out in a white Chevy Silverado on the westbound off-ramp near Higley. The vehicle was blocking traffic and there was a possibility the driver was under the influence. Bystanders tried to wake the driver by banging on the window, but this was considered unsafe. DPS requested assistance to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Superstition Patrol District
03:39
Transcript:
00:00
Can you copy at 909 at the US 16 in Higley?
00:06
Forty-45 a copy.
00:09
For Charlie 43, copy.
00:12
We've found the U.S.
00:13
Dixie and Higley, and DPS is requesting an assist.
00:16
I look that there's a subject passed out in the vehicle that's blocking traffic.
00:19
They have an extended ETA, but they are en route.
00:23
It should be a white pickup truck on the westbound off-ramp.
00:31
Go ahead.
00:38
Go ahead.
00:41
Yeah, it'll be a white Chevy Silverado lifted.
00:45
There's a 2,500, so it's a little larger.
00:47
It might be harder to do a DUI[1] block on.
00:54
On Charlie 46, you start that way as well.
00:57
46-0.
01:00
46-0.
01:02
Actually, 4th floor, where is that at?
01:04
It's going to be at the U.S.
01:06
16 Higley. It's on the westbound off-ramp.
01:08
DPS is requesting an assist.
01:10
They have an extended ETA.
01:12
But a possible DUI[1] subject is passed out in a white Chevy Silverado lifted 25.
01:21
Copy.
01:26
Now, 18137 are you still code for the windomere?
01:30
I am code for 18137.
01:32
However, could you log me out? Fine, 10-7[2]?
01:35
I copy.
01:36
I have.
01:40
For 28, you code forward the other unit sound fast in 1-18.
01:44
24.
01:48
Given that vehicle block...
01:51
If being a lift of 250, does Red Mountain have a truck that's available at this list? They might be a little bit closer because our cars aren't going to stop that thing.
02:01
Then I'll ask.
02:04
No, what 28 are you a code for?
02:10
Or 28 for a code for?
02:17
Ocean 44, 10-1401 have a vigil on North 28.
02:22
East Coast 4, 27-143.
02:25
257 on Southman.
02:31
Real time, there's a citizen there to stop with the truck.
02:35
He was banging on the window trying to wake him up, which is unwise.
02:39
Break.
02:41
Looks like he's trying to call 911.
02:43
So maybe if one of our call takers grabs it, they can tell them not to do that.
02:47
Copy.
02:49
45. I'm going 97[3].
02:51
Hopefully I'll be able to get around for them.
02:53
I just have to go westbound one bit.
02:55
I just can find it.
02:58
4-Chile 34 Tom is going to be en route with a truck.
03:05
4thi.34 Tommy, you over here?
03:11
And 4tile 45, 4-trily 34, Tom does have a track.
03:15
For a trailer 34 Tom on Channel 4.
03:18
Hi, Coffey, can you start towards Higley and the 60s? It's giving the westbound off-ramp, a white Chevy Silverado at 2,500 is a possible B.U.I.
03:25
Fort Charlie 45 is going on scene right now.
03:32
You're moving around.
03:34
Yes,
03:38
just got 97[3]-0.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
DUI: Driving Under the Influence
[2]
10-7: Out of service
[3]
97: Arrived at the scene or location.
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