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Disabled vehicle on Highway 4 near WalnutContra Costa County CA

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CA-4, California

As discussed during the dispatch call, a Ford Thunderbird became disabled on eastbound Highway 4 just east of Walnut due to an overheated engine. The vehicle was on the right shoulder and no fire was seen. Tow assistance was requested.

Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Contra Costa and Dublin Areas
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00:37
Transcript:
00:00
Nineteen four six boy 1185[1], your plate request.
00:04
Nineteen 46, please go ahead.
00:08
Eight 1946 boy, we're gonna be eastbound on Highway 4 just east of Walnut.
00:12
It's a Ford Thunderbird with an overheated engine.
00:20
Is this disabled vehicle on the right shoulder or in the lane?
00:26
Yeah, I came 406 Florence.
00:28
Somebody disabled on the right shoulder.
00:30
Okay, disabled vehicle eastbound on Highway 4 east of Walnut, Ford Thunderbird,
00:35
overheated but no flames observed.
Police codes explained
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[1]
1185: Tow truck assistance requested.

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CA-4, California

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