Driver texted and failed to yield to tow truck on I-80, Appanoose County IA


A driver in a white Sonata on I-80 westbound near mile marker 182 was texting while driving and did not move over for a tow truck driver standing on the side of the road. Police have been notified and are searching for the vehicle.
Audio|Source: Iowa Dept of Public Safety Dispatch - Area A
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Mile marker, reports of a white Sonata with Nebraska plates, texting and driving.
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Color advised that the vehicle didn't move over for a tow truck driver that was standing by the side of the roadway.
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Again, I-80 westbound from the 182 for a white Sonata with Nebraska plates, texting and driving.
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About a three-minute time delay is located in here on Paceight Clear at 1538.
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On the right shore with the flashers on, I'll cycle by.
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Simple. One, 72.
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72. The 72.
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I'm U.T.L so far.
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Have you received any more calls?
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Negative, just that one.
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Okay, UTL, all the way up to the 96 exit, Hume 1024, 108.
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1539.
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Appanoose County, IA
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