Semi driver accused of trying to ram car on Route 24

Heard on: Washburn Fire and Ambulance

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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 reckless drivers turning into road rage now.

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A blue Mack semi are passing American buildings westbound on 24.

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(number withheld).

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(number withheld).

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It's for a woman named (name withheld) trafficking out of Champaign.

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Showing a silver 2015

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semi trailer.

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The caller said he tried to run him off the road.

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He thought maybe he was having a medical issue or possible intoxication.

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He did state he tried to run him off the road and that he's now following him.

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He stated if he stopped.

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He's going to attack him with a hammer.

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I don't know if he's just angry or serious.

2026-10-19 13:32 UTC

Traffic

E Main St, El Paso, IL 61738

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible road rage incident westbound on Route 24 near American Buildings, involving a blue Mack semi and a silver semi trailer. The caller reported that the other driver tried to run him off the road, was following him, and allegedly threatened to attack him with a hammer if he stopped. The other driver was believed to possibly be having a medical issue or be intoxicated.