Deputies search for wrong-way driver on I-10, Redlands CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated reports of a possible wrong-way driver in a white Mercedes SUV on Interstate 10 near University Street. The vehicle was seen traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes and later moving through the center divider. Units initiated traffic breaks on nearby freeways but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Inland CHP
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04:29
Transcript:
00:00
It's machine units, any unit in position.
00:02
Getting multiple calls of a wrong way driver eastbound 10 near Pritchard and University on a white Mercedes driving westbound in the eastbound lanes, surrounded by high speeds.
00:16
5102 from Mount Vernon north of.
00:19
Once your officers are out.
00:26
Rancho and Lake P3, I'll be en route as well.
00:28
Can you check with Rutland, see if they're working anything?
00:32
So far it looks like two callers advised they just made a U-turn in the middle of the freeway.
00:37
They're now traveling eastbound in the center divider.
00:51
King 8 on the cover.
00:53
King 8 on copper.
01:00
King Four, I just transitioned 215 to the 10.
01:03
I can start a traffic break.
01:06
King Four copy in the area and we'll start the traffic break.
01:12
Inland King Ten, what's the description of the vehicle?
01:15
I'm eastbound on Waterman.
01:19
A white Mercedes SUV.
01:24
Copy.
01:31
Still going to call this vehicle eastbound 10 west of Tennessee.
01:36
Now still driving westbound in the center of it.
01:46
King 10, break at Mountain View.
01:49
King 10 with a break from Mountain View.
01:56
King 4 and 7 took over the break.
01:59
I'm going to shoot ahead.
02:01
King 10, 10-4[1], you're all clear to go ahead.
02:09
King 10, can you begin to start down the 210 as well just in case they transition?
02:18
10-4[1], requesting it to start at the 210 in case the vehicle transitions.
02:22
202, are you in position for that?
02:30
75-202, I'm southbound 215 at Mill Street but I can turn around.
02:35
10-4[1], you'll turn off at Mill Street to take the 210.
02:38
Rancho and Lincoln King Three, any more calls on this?
02:43
King Three,
02:45
Phone calls have backed down a bit.
02:48
Lost callers less than a minute ago eastbound west of Tennessee.
02:56
Can I copy that? Just past Tennessee, no visual yet.
03:01
Copy just past Tennessee and no visual.
03:11
Rancho 75S1 inquiry.
03:14
75S1, go ahead.
03:17
When are we still? Is this vehicle still a wrong way?
03:23
We did not receive any calls that the vehicle exited or corrected themselves for last calls.
03:29
We’re advised they were still a wrong way.
03:31
However, we have not received any further calls in the last two and a half minutes.
03:39
King 10, just for info, I'm over Orange.
03:42
UTL[2].
03:44
King 10 copy UTL[2] so far through Orange.
03:53
And Rancho and Lincoln 3, I'm UTL[2] on the 210.
03:59
King 3 UTL[2] on the 210.
04:06
King 10 working up on University or UTL[2]?
04:10
King 10 approaching University is still UTL[2].
04:17
And King Four, we'd like to break out.
04:21
King Four copy, release traffic break.
04:25
You can turn all units to 98 UTL[2].
04:28
Copy all units to 98 UTL[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received and understood.
[2]
UTL: Unable to find the person, vehicle, or item referenced in the original report.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N University St, Redlands, CA 92374
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