Truck driver appearing to nod off on I-59 northbound, Laurel MS
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A report was made about a black truck marked Deacon Transport traveling north on I-59 past highway 84 east exit. The driver appeared to be nodding off and may be falling asleep.
Audio|Heard on: Clarke County Fire and Police
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00:53
Transcript:
00:00
Has for the any unit in the vicinity of I-59 northbound just passed from the highway 84 east exit, have a report of a black 18-wheeler.
00:11
Has for the any unit in the vicinity of I-59 northbound just passing the highway 84 east exit.
00:18
Have a report of a black 18-wheeler.
00:22
204-2-2-2-8-3.
00:25
Okay.
00:29
RP's advise with it says, Deacon Transport on the side, and the driver appears to be nodding off going to sleep.
00:36
Again, that's going to be I-59 northbound, passing the 84 east exit.
00:42
RP's advise with it says, Deacon Transport on the side, and the driver appears to be nodding off going to sleep.
00:49
Again, that's going to be I-59 northbound, passing the 84 East exit.
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Location mentioned:
US-84, Laurel, MS
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