Intoxicated driver speeds recklessly on highway in Mason City, Mason City IA
A white Jeep Grand Cherokee with Missouri plates was driving recklessly over 100 mph in Mason City. The driver was seen eastbound on highway 122 and then westbound near Arby's and Chick-fil-A. The driver appeared intoxicated, was stumbling and unable to speak clearly. The vehicle was squealing tires and nearly caused a collision. Police are responding, and a caller is following at a safe distance.
Audio|Source: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
02:45
Transcript:
00:00
Collarvised, they were going over 100 mile an hour.
00:03
The caller had to swerve so they didn't hit them.
00:06
It's going to be eastbound on 122 from Eisenhower.
00:10
There's a bit of a time delay probably five minutes.
00:14
It has a Missouri plate similar to or...
00:19
It is our Robert Lincoln 9, Union 6, Victor.
00:24
This that's clear at 1437.
00:28
This is 36004.
00:33
36.
00:36
I would yell from this call. It's going to be 362. I'm Robert 7782.
00:41
362. A.R.
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7782.
00:44
And if you can try to get a hold of him, see if you can come pick up his wallet, please.
00:50
Okay.
00:56
How far referenced the driving complaint on the jeep. I have another caller on the line said that vehicle
01:02
came towards Briarstone Drive that is extremely high rate of speed, squealing tires, call I thought they were going to lose control.
01:09
Vehicle did stop.
01:11
Caller did try to talk to the driver.
01:13
The driver did seem like he was intoxicated.
01:16
They are currently on the highway.
01:19
I believe they're going eastbound now. My caller is behind them at the moment.
01:23
He is the same plate of Robert Lincoln 9, Union 6, Victor out of Missouri.
01:27
Again, it's a white Jeep Grand Cherokee. I do saw the caller on the line.
01:36
A clothing specter.
01:40
1440. Thank you.
01:48
Were you able to head towards our driving complaint?
01:54
Telford just a second, or a couple of notes.
01:59
Defer. We're clear?
02:04
And jeep is currently westbound on 122 by Arbys, weston 122 by Arbyes.
02:11
Pass from 1104.
02:18
1104.
02:21
I'm back to the AEC.
02:23
Deborah.
02:26
All cards reference the White Jeep Grand Cherokee is currently passing Chick-fil-A.
02:32
Caller said when he did make contact the driver, the driver was not able to speak correctly and was stumbling.
02:38
So again, believe it's intoxicated.
02:41
Currently Weston, he did say something about needing to get to the airport.
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Location mentioned:
Near 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
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