Driver fled from police toward Interstate 391


A caller reports an older gray sedan fled from a traffic stop on South Canal in Holyoke and headed toward Interstate 391. The caller says the driver wore a red hat. The vehicle later was involved in a single-vehicle crash that damaged guardrail panels, and a request was made for the state transportation agency to inspect and repair the guardrail.
Audio|Source: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B
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Transcript:
2147[3] B6[1] had a car take off on me. I'm on the South Canal in Holyoke. It's like an old Honda Accord with a Connecticut plate in the windshield. I think it was a male operator with a red hat, wasn't able to dart it. It's going towards 391. Receipts for all advice, (name withheld). 1949 to B1[2]. B1. Can you put A&M on the scene here, please? Thank you. 1745K. I'll be here. Go ahead. It's going to Akewams. It's a single motor vehicle crash. Can you contact Massachusetts Department of Transportation and just have a representative come out here for the assessment of the guardrail. They have a couple panels that are going to need to be repaired. We'll do. 2147. What color is up you looking for? It's uh gray. Old Accord, I think. Old Camry.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
B6: Unit designation
[2]
B1: Unit designation
[3]
2147: Fleeing/Eluding Police
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Location mentioned:
S Canal St, Holyoke, MA 01040
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