Wrong-way SUV reported on highway near Mendon

Heard on: West Central IL and North East Mo Counties Public Safety

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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We have a wrong way driver heading southbound in the northbound lanes.

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It was Highway 61, 336, Mendon exit.

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He was heading southbound.

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We have a dark colored SUV, newer model.

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Our caller advised they have their brights on.

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They did not get a good look at the plate.

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Once again, that is a southbound driver in the northbound lanes.

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From Highway Three Hundred and Thirty Six, Sixty One Minute Exit.

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Eleven can head also.

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Eleven Ten Four.

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Was there another unit? Iowa 28.

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24 by 28.

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Iowa 28 to Paul Young or Robert 408.

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Paul Young or Robert 408.

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Confirming through Iowa.

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10.

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Confirming location 336 24.

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And Highway 336 at the Highway 24 interchange.

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Northbound lane.

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Dispatch,

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Cam 11, I'll be out with 24.

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11, 24.

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Turn around the correct way if you're coming up on this.

7/31/2026 12:11 AM

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US-24, Coatsburg, IL 62325

Wrong-way SUV reported on highway near Mendon

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a possible wrong-way driver in a newer dark-colored SUV, traveling south in the northbound lanes near the Highway 336 and Highway 24 interchange by Coatsburg. Units were sent to the area and traffic was warned to turn around if approaching.

Wrong-way SUV reported on highway near Mendon

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