Wrong-way driver causes major crash on I-45, Dallas TX
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a major freeway collision on northbound Interstate 45 near East Overton Road in Dallas. Radio communication indicated a possible wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, resulting in multiple vehicles being involved. Additional law enforcement and support units were requested to assist at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Dallas TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Major freeway collision on I-45 northbound near East Overton Road.
00:04
DSO is requesting DPD to the location.
00:07
No comments.
00:08
A wrong way driver that crashed into northbound traffic while headed southbound.
00:14
Units please clear for this party one.
00:16
Your field supervisor.
00:18
Seven hundred and fifty, go ahead.
00:19
I am going to leave for this wrong way driver that crashed out on I-45 northbound in Overton.
00:24
Five hundred and fifty-three, traffic.
00:25
P 701 is going to get you started on this party one that's holding and needs units to cover.
00:30
It's like DSO is helpless.
00:32
Guys can help.
00:36
Box 700 and forty-one, can you clear me on cars? I am not going to get there.
00:38
Wait,
00:40
Charlie X 711.
00:41
Yes, ma'am.
00:42
Can you please start a record of my location, please? One record, no holdout.
00:46
To 1820, to Atlas.
00:47
Cover on this major collision.
00:50
We've got several vehicles involved.
00:51
Any unit on a law party call needs to clear and head out to this relay major to cover this unit that set it off.
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:
E Overton Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
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