Vehicle with mechanical issues blocks lane on eastbound highway, Pierce County WA
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TrafficA vehicle with mechanical problems and detached bumper was blocking the left lane on eastbound highway 512 near 9th. A trooper arrived and later moved the bumper to the shoulder while waiting for a second unit and assistance to repair the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Washington State Patrol Dispatch - Dist 1 East / West
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Transcript:
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So I'm on scene with the vehicle on the left and I overshot the bumper.
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It's in the left lane in the corner,
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so we're probably going to need a second unit for whoever's going to remove it and registration.
00:19
Tacoma 1109, 41 was out with that vehicle earlier advised.
00:23
The front driver wheel was about to fall off.
00:25
The driver was calling their own assistance.
00:28
Right, that's what I got.
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I'm looking at it right now.
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1109, copy.
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They just had assistance arrive with tools to repair.
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I'm going to stand by for traffic control.
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I'm going to stand by for traffic control.
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Hello, zero nine, 1917.
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I've moved the bumper and I'm with the vehicles on the right shoulder.
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WA-512, Washington
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