Wrong-way driver spotted on Highway 101 near College Ave, Santa Rosa CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received several calls reporting a possible wrong-way driver heading northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 101 near College Avenue in Santa Rosa. The driver was reportedly operating a gray or silver Toyota Corolla and was later located near Cleveland Avenue and College. Responding units reported the situation was under control (Code 4), and the event may have involved a traffic hazard (Code 1125) or a minor traffic accident (Code 1183).
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Law Enforcement
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07:49
Transcript:
00:00
Broadcast for a wrong way driver southbound on Highway 101.
00:05
A gray or silver Toyota Corolla driven by an elderly person seen going northbound in the southbound lanes.
00:18
Multiple calls received about a vehicle traveling southbound just north of College Avenue.
00:23
Vehicle keeps stopping in the right lane.
00:25
Appears to be approaching Steele Lane.
00:30
Gray Toyota Corolla involved.
05:26
Vehicle located near Cleveland Avenue on the west side of Highway 101.
06:11
Code 4[1] — situation under control.
07:42
Possible traffic hazard or collision southbound on Highway 101 north of College Avenue, possibly linked to the wrong-way driver.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 4: No further assistance needed; situation is secure and under control.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
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