Reckless driver brakes erratically in construction zone, Woodward OK
A dark blue or purplish van was driving slowly and braking erratically in a construction zone on Highway 270 northbound near Hanks Trail and Junky Gems in Woodward, Oklahoma. The vehicle was traveling about 25 miles per hour, causing traffic delays, but it is no longer being followed by authorities.
Audio|Source: Woodward County Public Safety
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So, you know, just be advised.
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We had a call about a reckless driver coming in on Highway 270 northbound.
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They ended up turning at Junky Gems right there off the Hanks Trail.
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It would be a dark blue, purple,
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color van.
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Our piece said they were going about 25 miles per hour in the construction zone on 270 and kept hitting their brakes and they couldn't pass them.
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They're no longer being followed.
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State there.
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Five a third. Five and first thing.
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Compton, you said that be it, was going west down on Hanks Trail from 270.
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A firm, I knew that you probably heard that traffic, and when I took the call, they were still coming into town, but they're headed that way on Hanks.
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Yeah, okay.
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Not too far from 34th in Hanks.
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I'll head back east and see what I can see.
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Okay.
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Compton, I give me a vehicle description again.
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She said dark blue, purpleish-colored van.
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Definitely doing 28 on Hank's Trail between 22nd and 34th.
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She said they never got past that on 270.
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Five, can you see them on your thermal?
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I've got him directly in front of them or I'm up to 34.
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Location mentioned:
34th St, Woodward, OK 73801
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