Truck driver suspected of medical issue on I-35 southbound, Franklin County IA


A semi-truck was seen driving southbound on I-35 at about 50 mph with the driver resting his head on the steering wheel. The driver appeared to keep in his lane but the situation raised concern for a possible medical problem.
Audio|Source: South Central Iowa Counties Public Safety
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I-35 Southbound in Franklin County from the 160 mile marker.
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I-35 Southbound for the 160 in Franklin County.
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About a five-minute time to lay at this fight. Report of a black Kenworth semi pulling a white van trailer,
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B as in Boy and R as in Robert is the B&R.
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is the name of the semi-company on the side of the semi-collar stated that the semi-driving roughly 50 miles an hour southbound on I-35 driver had his head laying on the steering wheel as he was driving, seemed to be maintaining lane, but caller was concerned for possible medical issue or otherwise.
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Again, I-35 southbound from the 160-mile marker about a five-minute time to body. This will be a make-your-one case. You're both to be clear at 1538.
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I-35, Iowa
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