Intoxicated driver crashes SUV into pole and flees, Grand Junction CO


An intoxicated male driver crashed a white SUV into a pole near Big O Tires on North Avenue. The driver tried to hide items in the vehicle and was seen with a firearm. After the crash, the driver fled on foot while employees at Big O Tires watched him as he walked away appearing agitated.
Audio|Source: Mesa County and Grand Junction Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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We'll put us to start towards a crash in the area of Big O Tires near North Avenue break.
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3479, can you clear them back as well?
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So again, this will be for a vehicle versus a pole.
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It's a white SUV.
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Everybody knew of the male driver of the white SUV was at Big O Tires.
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They advised he is intoxicated.
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He was actually trying to hide their hands in the back of the vehicle at one point.
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They also noticed he had a firearm in the vehicle.
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Break.
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He's last seen eastbound towards 29 Road.
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Looks like Big O employees are trying to keep an eye on him.
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He appears to be raging while he's walking.
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He's a white male in his late 30s, unknown color T-shirt, and jeans.
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Location mentioned:
Near North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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