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Elderly driver waves traffic on Knox Street overpassGalesburg IL

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Near E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401

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.
00:08
An elderly male subject with a blue car was trying to wave down traffic.
00:12
It was called in my state, please.
00:13
They were out of position.
00:14
46, go. I'm going to proof 46 are banned.
00:17
I77 West Banko 97, I 77 West Bank of a 97.
00:20
It's a black pass your car.
00:23
Left forward diffusion, White Ford Fusion.
00:24
Illinois E.
00:25
Edward X X X-ray 97403.
00:27
Illinois E.O.N.
00:28
X X-Tray 97403.
00:29
I'll be tagging.

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Near E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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