Vehicle hits power pole; driver possibly impaired, Bakersfield CA
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A vehicle collided with a power pole near Morning Drive and Paladino Drive. The female driver, possibly impaired, was out of the vehicle at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Kern County Fire/Bakersfield Fire/USFS
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Transcript:
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Rescue Station 8th area.
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Engine 8, Engine 42, truck 41, Battalion 1 at Morning Drive and Paladino Drive.
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For a vehicle versus pole,
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channel assignment on Fire 2.
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Battalion 1, UCC.
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Battalion 1 PD advised a power pole is down,
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a female in the early 20s, possibly impaired and out of the vehicle.
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Location mentioned:
Morning Dr & Paladino Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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