Pedestrian injured in possible hit-and-run on Broad St, Richmond VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a motor vehicle incident near East Broad Street and North Seventeenth Street in Richmond. Dispatch audio indicated a possible hit-and-run involving a dark-colored vehicle. One pedestrian appeared to have been struck and was experiencing chest pain. Units also temporarily addressed an unrelated fire alarm at a business on Seminary Avenue.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
Emergency units dispatched to a motor vehicle accident near East Broad Street and North Seventeenth Street. A possible hit-and-run is reported involving one injury, possibly a pedestrian struck. Responding units are Engine 1, Engine 14, and Truck 6. Additional calls mention a fire alarm activation near Seminary Avenue at a commercial property called Central State Limited, with cross streets Rennie Avenue and Westwood Avenue. Units confirm a smoke detector activation with the point of activation downstairs. Later transmission confirms a crash at East Broad Street and North Seventeenth Street, with a dark vehicle involved. One person was struck by a vehicle and reports chest pain. Emergency personnel are attempting to identify and assist the patient at the scene.
Emergency units dispatched to a motor vehicle accident near East Broad Street and North Seventeenth Street. A possible hit-and-run is reported involving one injury, possibly a pedestrian struck. Responding units are Engine 1, Engine 14, and Truck 6. Additional calls mention a fire alarm activation near Seminary Avenue at a commercial property called Central State Limited, with cross streets Rennie Avenue and Westwood Avenue. Units confirm a smoke detector activation with the point of activation downstairs. Later transmission confirms a crash at East Broad Street and North Seventeenth Street, with a dark vehicle involved. One person was struck by a vehicle and reports chest pain. Emergency personnel are attempting to identify and assist the patient at the scene.
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Location mentioned:
E Broad St & N 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219
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