Vehicle hits traffic island and barrier on Gilcrist Bridge, Punta Gorda FL
TrafficA vehicle traveling south on U.S. 41 near Harbor struck a traffic island on the left side and then collided once or twice with the Jersey barrier on the driver side while on Gilcrist Bridge. Scuff marks were found on the left side of the bridge barrier.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
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Transcript:
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Delta to do the Echo 1 Unit, checking open the bridge.
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Witness advised she struck the island on the left side of her vehicle.
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She was in the left lane coming south on 41, probably near Harbor.
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And then after she was on the bridge,
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she went left and hit the Jersey barrier once or twice on the driver side.
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HECO 5,
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just check the barrier on the bridge and Delta 3, check that area near Harbor.
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Delta 3 is currently on the bridge.
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There are some scuff marks throughout the left side of the bridge.
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Can't really pinpoint with any of them that look fresh without stopping at all of them.
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Location mentioned:
Gilcrist Bridge, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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