Vehicle strikes deer on County Hwy 18, Washington County IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident on County Highway 18 near Sweetgum Road in Centralia. The vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported, and the car remained drivable. The deer was found in the roadway.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Mt. Vernon Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Motor vehicle accident on County Highway 18 and Sweetgum Road in Centralia.
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One-vehicle 1050[1], car versus deer, no injuries.
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The deer is in the roadway.
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Car is drivable and reporting party still on scene.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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1050: Traffic accident
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Location mentioned:
Co Hwy 18 & Sweetgum Rd, Irvington Township, IL 62801
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