Reckless driving leads to crash near East Tallmadge Ave, Akron OH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police in Akron received a report of reckless driving involving a semi-truck heading north on Route 8 near East Tallmadge Avenue. The truck reportedly tried to force another vehicle off the road. Later, officers responded to a two-car crash at the same intersection, with no injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Summit OH Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:6
Transcript:
00:00
Bringing a transfer call from Akron for a reckless operation.
00:02
It's going to be a semi, approaching Route 8 northbound.
00:05
It's a flat aluminum trailer that tried to run the caller off the roadway, just passing near East Tallmadge.
00:14
Copy.
00:16
Okay. Okay.
00:18
It's special phone.
00:21
Go ahead.
00:24
Check area of Way of Lake Road and a nearby boulevard for an incomplete 911.
00:27
Advising it is a cell plot and there's no history with that phone number (number withheld).
00:33
I got you.
00:35
Plus 15.
00:36
2-7-7-2-7. Good question.
00:42
I have a reckless operation coming into your jurisdiction.
00:44
It's on Route 8 northbound near mile marker 13.
00:45
It's a silver Volvo truck with an empty flatbed.
00:48
Tried to run the caller off the roadway.
00:51
Copy your route.
00:53
1217.
00:55
This is a false one.
00:58
Okay.
01:00
Advising we now have a call for a two-car crash with no injuries at the same intersection.
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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:
E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310
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