Motorist stranded on interstate after running out of gas, Winona County MN


A motorist ran out of gas on I-90 near Sunnyside Road and Houston Ridge Road. He only has a 911 phone and has been waiting for hours trying to get help. He declined a tow offer and may not have money. He was not walking on the interstate during the call.
Audio|Source: Winona City/County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have a motorist assist.
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I believe it's going to be I-90.
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He found around a 265.
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It's right by, I believe, like Sunnyside Road and Houston Ridge Road.
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He had a 911 call.
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He only has a 911 phone.
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He said he ran out of gas and he's been out there for hours trying to get somebody to stop and help him.
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When I offered to call a tow to bring him some gas, he said he would figure it out and wanted to get off the phone with me.
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You see me he doesn't have any money, I don't know if somebody's out, you guys are able to go check on and make sure he's okay.
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He wasn't walking on the interstate when I was on the phone with him.
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Location mentioned:
Stinson Ridge Rd, Minnesota 55943
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