Slow vehicle causes traffic backup on Highway 198, Visalia CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible disabled vehicle on Highway 198 near Ben Maddox Avenue. A white Toyota Camry was reported to be moving slowly in the fast lane, causing traffic backup. The vehicle’s registration was confirmed as current, and a tow truck was requested to remove the car from the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Tulare County Fire and CHP Pink
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01:5
Transcript:
00:00
Six 791, 1126[1] westbound 198, just west of State Route 99.
00:09
Six 791, I am at 1126[1] westbound 198, just west of State Route 99.
00:17
Degree to the Camry on the Ray Hens shelter with enough mechanical.
00:22
We started at 1185[2] due to the ATAC towing that's across from them.
00:29
I copy.
00:36
Attention, my play unit.
00:37
Front country moving eleven twenty-five vehicle westbound 198 just west of Ben Maddox to white Toyota Camry that's going at slow speeds in a fast lane.
00:46
Looks like traffic is backing up behind them.
00:49
Last seen in the area approximately 5 minutes ago.
00:51
Plate (number withheld) returning clear and current to twenty-five Kilo out of Visalia.
00:58
Westbound 198 just west of Ben Maddox removing eleven twenty-five white Toyota Camry.
01:03
Nothing further, time at 1630.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1126: Disabled vehicle
[2]
1185: Tow truck required
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Location mentioned:
CA-198, Visalia, CA
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