Authorities search for reckless driver on State Highway 71


Police are looking for a reckless driver and two oversized loads that are blocking both lanes on State Highway 71.
Audio|Source: Bastrop County Law Enforcement / Fire / EMS
01:27
Transcript:
I take the child back to (name withheld). Several. Available unit, intent to locate[1] reckless driver[2], Westdown State Highway 71 at Stephen F. Austin Boulevard for two oversized loads taking up both lanes, unknown if they have escorts, timeout, 1720. Do it? I haven't found the principals yet. I'm out with (name withheld). He was at the rec center. He didn't show up to the rec center. If you can get in contact with the principal, let him know I'm behind the school at the moment. 10-4-1-66 traffic. commercial and corporate drive. Add notes, please. Just that they're taking up both lanes. 21-4. 216. 216.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
intent to locate: Attempt to find a specific person or vehicle
[2]
reckless driver: Driver operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner
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Location mentioned:
State Hwy 71 & Stephen F Austin Blvd, Texas 78602
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