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Driver flees after high-speed chase on Old Route 36, Springfield IL

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Old Rte 36, Springfield, IL

An officer reported a vehicle speeding at 106 mph and then stopping. The driver ran away on foot, prompting a search by the police.

Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
00:56
Transcript:
Two slow here, undetanged at one. Two more. Springfield 665. Springfield 685. Springfield 685. I had a vehicle blow past me going 106 at the Riverton exit. We are now on old Route 36. They've... come to a stop, but the driver took off on foot. If you could start me, another unit, please. Springfield, 668. I'm out. 19th and George, Raven. 6.6.8.104. Springfield, 6.88, 1024. Springfield, 685, 1028.

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Old Rte 36, Springfield, IL
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