Vehicle crashes smoking on I-78 with possible DUI, Berks County PA

Alcohol Violation

Reported: 11/1/2025 07:36 PM

I-78, Pennsylvania

A single vehicle crashed on Interstate 78 westbound near Mountain Road. The vehicle was emitting smoke after the accident. No injuries were reported by the drivers. Responders noted a possible driving under influence situation. State police were requested but were not initially present at the scene.

Audio|Source: Berks County Fire A and EMS

02:58

Transcript:

00:00

Engine 411-2235, 78 westbound, correction on Mountain Road,

00:06

the interchange with 78. Vehicle smoking after an NMVIA.

00:11

For extension tanker 50.

00:13

Engine tanker 50.

00:17

You please, just responding.

00:20

Engine tanker 50, 2235.

00:26

Perks, Rescue Engine 50, responding.

00:30

Rescue Engine 50, responding 2236.

00:38

Perchanger 41, 21, 241 on location, sir-quite.

00:44

Enter 41, Chief 41, on location 2237.

00:51

Perks, Assistant 41. Perks, Assistant 41.

00:53

P, is being notified.

00:55

System 41 affirmative.

00:58

2.41.

01:04

C-41.

01:07

Recall 50 no covers.

01:12

Press engine 50 engine tanker 50 perps to copy.

01:19

You can place 50 units available.

01:23

50's available 2238, C-41, Berks.

01:29

Berks, C-41.

01:34

EMS was also dispatch. Can you advise if there needed?

01:41

The product cars deny injuries.

01:45

Possible DUI.

01:50

Copy the reporting,

01:52

correction, denying injuries, possible DUI. Is PSP[1] on location with you get or no?

01:57

PSP[1] is here?

02:00

Receive pointing 239.

02:03

Medic 545, forward.

02:09

4641.

02:15

She's 41.

02:17

I was negative on PSP[1].

02:22

Okay, PSP[1]'s not on location?

02:26

That's correct. It was confusion with a lot of lights.

02:32

Okay, received 2240. Meta 5454-4.

02:36

Okay, received 2240. Meta 5454.

02:40

First from 5454, where are you calling us?

02:48

Stay by. Meta 5454, that's affirmative. Drivers denying injury is your option.

02:54

We're available.

02:56

Available, 2240.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

PSP: Pennsylvania State Police

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

I-78, Pennsylvania

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Alcohol Violation Incidents in Berks County, PA

Trauma medical emergency on Interstate 78 westbound

Medical Emergency

11/8/2025 12:54 PM

I-78, Pennsylvania

Emergency medical services are responding to a trauma-related medical situation on Interstate 78 near mile marker 15.1 westbound.

Motor vehicle accident eastbound on I-78 near mile post

Traffic

11/5/2025 07:34 PM

I-78, Pennsylvania

A motor vehicle accident occurred eastbound on Interstate 78 near mile post 30 involving a possible head-on collision. Emergency services including Station 401 and RISC engine were responding to the incident.

Vehicle fire reported on Route 22 near Sheetz in Richmond Township

Fire & Arson

11/2/2025 12:49 AM

US-22, Pennsylvania

Fire crews are responding to a vehicle fire on Route 22 northbound near Sheetz in Richmond Township.

Motor vehicle accident with female injured on I-78 westbound

Traffic

11/2/2025 05:50 PM

I-78, Pennsylvania

Emergency responders are sent to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 78 westbound near mile marker 14, involving a female in her 150s who is experiencing head pain.

Dodge Ram crashes into median on I-78 near mile marker 18.7

Traffic

11/7/2025 09:54 AM

I-78, Pennsylvania

A Dodge Ram vehicle crashed into the median near mile marker 18.7 on Interstate 78. The caller witnessed the accident but continued driving. Injuries are not known at this time.