Reckless van swerving on Highway 101

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Ukiah units, broadcast for 23152[1] northbound 101 just north of Saracina.

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It's a Ford van with a camper, unknown 28 , swerving, pulled out from the shoulder without headlights, low speed, drifting in the lane.

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RP is in front.

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Correction, the vehicle's in front of the RP.

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Last seen two ago.

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Again, Ukiah units, broadcast for 23152[1] northbound 101 just north of Saracina.

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Say Ford van with a camper.

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Negative plate information.

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Swerving, pulled out from the shoulder without headlights.

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Low speed, drifting in lane.

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The vehicle's in front of the RP.

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Last seen two ago.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

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23152: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2026-09-11 21:29 UTC

Traffic

US-101, Hopland, CA 95449

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible impaired driver in a Ford van with a camper on northbound Highway 101 near Saracina. The vehicle was reportedly swerving, pulling from the shoulder without headlights, traveling at low speed, and drifting in the lane.