Single-vehicle crash causes downed power lines near North Star Rd, Columbia County WI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a single-vehicle crash on North Star Road appears to involve a male driver who blacked out after a coughing fit and struck a power line. Downed power lines are near the roadside. The patient is alert, breathing, and receiving oxygen. No injuries are reported.
Audio|Heard on: Columbia County Sheriff Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:8
Transcript:
00:00
Three hundred and twenty-five. I have an accident PDO on North Star Road.
00:03
It's a one vehicle male stated that he blacked out after a coughing fit to my caller.
00:08
She did advise he did hit a power line and there are lines down, but she is not out of power.
00:18
Ten four. Are they in the roadway or just along the roadside?
00:22
I was attempting to ask that, however she did not respond.
00:26
I'm going to get her back on the line to try to confirm whether or not fire is needed.
00:31
Ten four. 10-76[2] reported.
00:34
Ten four.
00:39
Go ahead.
00:41
Caller advised that those lines are down on the side of the road.
00:46
Ten four, it'll be 10-4[1]0.
00:49
Ten four. Additionally, I'll get Alliant on that line.
00:53
Ten four, thank you.
00:58
Dispatch, priority EMS acknowledged, please.
01:02
Priority EMS acknowledged at 16 twenty-four.
01:09
Thirty-seven ten twenty-three.
01:11
Four forty-nine thirty-seven.
01:12
Dispatch, fire rescue four.
01:19
Rescue four en route 318 rear road.
01:24
Patient update.
01:33
Ten thirty-seven, go ahead.
01:37
Forty-nine thirty-seven patient is alert, talking and breathing.
01:41
No reported injuries.
01:42
Is on oxygen.
01:48
Three seventy-two Rio Rescue Four.
01:52
Rescue Four, go ahead.
01:55
Rescue Four law enforcement on scene advising the patient is conscious, alert, and breathing.
01:59
No reported injuries, and is currently on oxygen.
02:05
Rescue 4, copy.
02:06
We will be diverting because of the train.
02:08
I'll be a little late.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement/Affirmative
[2]
10-76: En route
Disclaimer:
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:
N Star Rd, Pacific, WI 53954
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