Reckless driver reported on Highway 89

Heard on: Plumas County Public Safety

01:12

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00:00

Quincy units, prepare to copy a 23103[1] southbound 89 from Canyon Dam.

00:06

Susanville, continuing 23103[1], possible 23152[2] southbound 89 from Canyon Dam.

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It's a black Mazda.

00:16

(number withheld), swerving in and out of lanes, slamming on the brakes and fluctuating speeds.

00:24

Unsafe passing on double yellows.

00:27

RP advised.

00:28

The vehicle is erratically shifting the wheel back and forth.

00:31

RP is no longer has visual due to pulling over to call 911.

00:36

28 is clear and current on a 2025 Mazda utility out of Greenville.

00:43

Nothing further.

00:44

KGL 479 clear at 1821.

01:09

This is a copy of the 23103[1] southbound 89 from Canyon Dam.

Police codes explained

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

[1]

23103: Reckless driving (California Vehicle Code)

[2]

23152: Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs

2026-10-02 01:20 UTC

Traffic

CA-89, California

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black Mazda utility vehicle driving recklessly southbound on Highway 89 near Canyon Dam, with possible drunk driving. The vehicle was described as swerving between lanes, braking suddenly, varying speed, passing on double yellow lines, and steering erratically. The reporting driver pulled over to call 911 and lost sight of the vehicle.