Driver suffers emergency; car fire on Highway 17, Monterey County CA
TrafficA driver of a green Lexus became unresponsive, likely due to a medical emergency, while driving near Highway 17 north of the summit in Monterey County. The vehicle caught fire and was completely engulfed. Emergency services were dispatched to assist at the scene.
Audio|Source: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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As far, the RP's recalling, they think the driver is possibly having a stroke or medical emergency.
00:06
We're trying to get an updated (number withheld).
00:08
Looks like the driver pulled us to the parking lot of Cabrillo College by the tennis court.
00:13
RP pulled over to ask him if he was okay. Their eyes were open, but did not appear to be in good shape, possibly under the influence or medical.
00:21
Mid-60s heavy set.
00:28
An address on near Russell Road at Prundale.
00:32
Unknown that the party is going to be in route to the address. Monoray, clear at 5040.
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173, you copy the update from Las Loma.
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2616 Boy, Monterrey, if your code 4, stand by 1.
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in AutoCare.
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76.
01:06
San Jose is requesting Santa Cruz to start for a traffic collision, northbound 17 north of the summit.
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2617 boy looks like all San Jose units are on scene. It's a Toyota Camry and a white Toyota Tundra pickup that just occurred. Vehicles are on the right hand shoulder.
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And they're inquiring if Santa Cruz can start to assist.
01:36
You'll be responding from Brady.
01:41
Yeah.
01:47
Boy, can you repeat the location?
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Northbound 17 north of summit.
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2624, if I didn't advise, to AutoCare.
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24, boy, I copy.
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And 26, 24, boy, the record not on file.
02:14
Can I confirm the VIN with you again?
02:22
I copy Mary Edward, 3 Frank, Alnora, 4.7, 4 Lincoln, King 7, (number withheld).
02:35
California as well.
02:38
24 boy copies, we'll check out of California.
02:42
2356 monitoring information.
02:46
2356, go ahead.
02:49
2356.
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All three since RP advice, the green Lexus and the center divide is fully engulfed now.
03:00
56, I copy that.
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2356 copies.
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Did you want me to start tow or standby?
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Monterey County, CA
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