Crash near scenic overlook on Highway 80, Warren County NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders on Christopher Columbus Highway in New Jersey handled a traffic incident involving a gray Mazda CX-5 that had stopped in the left lane near exit 19 on Interstate 80. The vehicle’s stoppage caused other drivers to swerve, leading to a collision near the scenic overlook. A patrol car also appears to have been struck while avoiding the stationary vehicle. Responding officers worked to secure the scene and move vehicles to the right shoulder. No personal injuries were confirmed from the transcription.
Audio|Heard on: New Jersey State Police Troop B
Listen to dispatch call
03:31
Transcript:
00:00
(name withheld), 2013 gray Mazda CX-5.
00:05
The vehicle's traveling about 10 miles an hour heading towards 517 now.
00:12
Received, no more Merry Christmas.
00:13
All right, I'll start heading up 80 to the 517 if they could just keep you updated.
00:17
Thank you.
00:19
Okay received.
00:20
The left rear taillight is damaged.
00:36
Anyone?
00:38
It's loud and clear.
00:45
Hey, what you doing?
00:47
Thank you.
00:52
(name withheld), can you check the left boat?
00:55
Hey, for a three-com call to get on 80 with the vehicle or just keep going?
01:06
Can you just get a milepost stop coming down exit 19 there?
01:10
Yeah, we're trying.
01:12
Three comp, create a troop car eleven, same two eight.
01:17
What's two eight?
01:21
Uh, 19. I'm just gonna get that vehicle stopped.
01:28
I had to swerve it over, waited.
01:30
Oh.
01:33
Copy that. (name withheld), can you slow down?
01:36
Eight from.
01:39
(name withheld), Mount 34th.
01:40
I'm starting to slow down east 18.8.
01:44
See you.
01:45
I'm being told that my gun's an 11, is that correct?
01:52
Affirm. The target vehicle was dead stopped in the left lane.
01:56
I had to swerve to avoid and a vehicle hit me.
02:00
You okay?
02:03
Affirm.
02:06
Hold breath.
02:13
(name withheld),
02:21
The vehicle that hit me is going to be on the right shoulder of the scenic overlook.
02:27
I have the vehicle stopped.
02:30
That was that stop in the left lane.
02:35
Receive. I'm going to take back the left lane then.
02:40
All right.
02:49
Begin trying to get him over to the right.
02:56
There's going to be (number withheld).
03:09
That vehicle is erratic.
03:10
I'm gonna have the driver out for that.
03:13
Go ahead.
03:22
I'm gonna be up with (name withheld) if you want to stop at the car, stop before the overlook.
03:26
They were the other car involved in the accident.
03:31
Received.
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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:
Christopher Columbus Hwy, New Jersey
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