Collision blocks lanes at Richmond Bridge toll plaza, Richmond CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a possible traffic collision occurred westbound on Highway 580 at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza. A black BMW appeared to be blocking lanes, and the driver was reportedly outside the vehicle and possibly intoxicated. The scene was visible on traffic cameras, and no tow trucks were available, so a rotation may have been needed.
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Law Enforcement
Listen to dispatch call
02:54
Transcript:
00:00
15, when you're clear, I have a traffic collision west 580 at the entrance to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
00:13
Saying they're at the toll, it doesn't say which toll, but it's possibly a black BMW.
00:21
Possibly blocking and it's west 580 at the middle of the toll entrance.
01:29
The TMC has visual, I think, on the cameras and it's west 580 at the toll plaza versus the toll booth number three.
01:37
And there's no tow trucks available.
01:38
We'll have to use the rotation if needed.
02:46
The driver is out of the vehicle.
02:48
Appears possibly intoxicated per passerby.
02:52
This is at the toll plaza.
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Location mentioned:
Richmond-San Rafael Brg, Richmond, CA
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