Police chase of light blue Toyota Camry on Interstate 71


Radio traffic reporting a police pursuit of a light-blue Toyota Camry missing its rear bumper. The car has two occupants and is traveling south on Interstate 71 in the left lane at about 60–65 mph, passing downtown near Spring Street. A helicopter is also mentioned.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 6 Northeast
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Transcript:
501 11th and Clara are going eastbound. I've got a light-blue Toyota Camry missing the back bumper. King Ocean (name withheld) 9776. Just signal[3] to get on 71 south. It's occupied two times, it's 45[1]. You have chopper[2]. Copy. Chopper did single six. Chopper six. Fifty, I'm out there. I'm happy. I'm happy. 50, 951. You always help now. 71. Yep, we are already southbound and he's signaling to go all the way over to the far left lane. We're going underneath it right now. Sorry, I have 71 south, crossing in roplea. Okay, sir, I copy this. Is it a straight-off? Stay firm, straight 45. Still driving normally, speed 60 to 65, still left lane. We're passing the downtown at Spring Street now. Two-five, I'll be with it. Bye.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
45: traffic pursuit/stop
[2]
chopper: aerial support
[3]
signal: signal to get on/off highway
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Location mentioned:
I-71, Columbus, OH
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