Elderly driver waves traffic on Knox Street overpass, Galesburg IL


Police and EMS responded to an elderly man in a blue car waving down traffic on the overpass near Knox Highway 18. A black or white Ford Fusion with Illinois plates was also noted. There was no evidence of a crime, accident, or medical emergency. The situation appeared to be a welfare check or possible traffic hazard involving a confused driver.
Audio|Source: Galesburg Police and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Go ahead. Check while being on the subject on the overpass, number 74, near Knox Highway 18.
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An elderly male subject with a blue car was trying to wave down traffic.
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It was called in my state, please.
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They were out of position.
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46, go. I'm going to proof 46 are banned.
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I77 West Banko 97, I 77 West Bank of a 97.
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It's a black pass your car.
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Left forward diffusion, White Ford Fusion.
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Illinois E.
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Edward X X X-ray 97403.
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Illinois E.O.N.
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X X-Tray 97403.
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I'll be tagging.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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