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Jeep pickup leaves scene after crash on I-55Festus MO

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I-55, Festus, MO

As discussed during the dispatch call, a blue Jeep pickup traveling north on I-55 near Festus struck a tractor trailer, causing driver-side damage. The vehicle left the scene and was later linked to a hit-and-run crash in Festus. Authorities broadcasted a lookout for the vehicle.

Audio|Heard on: St Francois County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:40
Transcript:
00:00
Leave the scene. Originally heard I-55 northbound at the 178 blue jeep pickup.
00:05
Struck a tractor trailer, has driver's side damage.
00:08
Stop and holds for Festus speeding.
00:14
Could you re-advice?
00:18
What was the plate on that vehicle?
00:21
(number withheld).
00:33
They're worth it.
00:34
Be on the lookout for them.
00:36
1541 Troop C clear.
00:43
Ignore him.
00:51
Thanks.
00:56
50.
00:58
Eagle's been towed tonight.
01:05
Fifteen forty-two, Troop Z.
01:11
On a 17 Ford passenger, Mr. (name withheld).
01:14
(name withheld) out of Farmington, negative twenty-nine.
01:16
Go ahead with your subject.
01:18
White team out of Missouri, same as the owner.
01:23
(name withheld).
01:26
Initial D David.
01:27
Neighbors (number withheld).
01:34
Frank out of Farmington, no endorsements, no restrictions.
01:38
No priors.
01:40
No 99.
01:48
93, 1545.
02:00
(number withheld), ten forty-two.
02:10
(number withheld), fifteen forty-nine.
02:17
The lodge by roads.
02:20
Black Impala, no plate information.
02:27
That's at 1041.
02:34
Jefferson County reference Festus is leaving the scene vehicle crash.
02:38
Highway patrol can disregard any further.

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I-55, Festus, MO
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