Reckless driving and threat with bat reported on US-60, Springfield MO
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible road rage incident near US Highway 60 and State Highway 413 in Springfield. A driver reported that another motorist drove recklessly, nearly caused an accident, and then approached their vehicle with a bat before leaving. The suspect vehicle, described as a white pickup truck, continued eastbound. The reporting party was uninjured and left the area.
Audio|Heard on: Wright MO Interop Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Springfield, we have a past moving traffic complaint near State Highway 413 and US Highway 60 South.
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State Highway 413 and US Highway 60 South,
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(name withheld) stated that 10 minutes ago,
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a vehicle made a bad pass and braked, almost causing an accident.
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Then, the occupant of the vehicle approached (name withheld)'s vehicle with a bat before returning to their truck.
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Did not swing the bat, and (name withheld) is no longer on scene, just wanted to report it.
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Vehicle was a white Chevy pickup, license plate (number withheld).
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Vehicle continued eastbound on US 60.
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(name withheld) is not wanting a report, just wanted to make officers aware.
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(name withheld) also advised the driver did not point a firearm but showed one in the vehicle.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
US-60 & MO-413, Springfield, MO 65619
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