Wrong-way driver nearly causes collision on Highway 2, Bemidji MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a small vehicle traveling the wrong way on Highway 2 near the Highway 71 interchange in Bemidji. The vehicle, described as possibly a Honda Civic, was heading east in the westbound lane and nearly caused a head-on collision. State patrol units were notified and responding officers arrived at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Hubbard County Law Enforcement
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Hubbard 5100 cars, we have a report of a smaller Honda-like vehicle heading eastbound in the westbound lane.
00:13
Took the ramp off of.
00:16
Sorry, yes, on US Highway 2.
00:19
Got the call as they were just coming off the ramp by US Highway 71 and US Highway 2, but they're eastbound in the westbound lane.
00:26
Almost caused a head-on.
00:28
We're all being rolled.
00:30
My partner's on the phone with state patrol right now.
00:37
Go for it.
00:40
We've arrived, guys.
00:41
All right, Stanford for Nishi.
00:45
1249.
00:50
2105 is in the area.
00:52
Was there a vehicle description?
00:55
He thought it was a smaller possible Honda Civic.
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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:
US-2 & US-71, Bemidji, MN 56601
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