Reckless driver causes multi-vehicle crash near M-37, Barry County MI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a multiple-vehicle crash near M-37 and M-79 in Hastings Township after a red car was seen driving recklessly on the wrong side of the road. The red Hyundai fled the scene, leading to a secondary collision. Emergency personnel arrived to manage both incidents.
Audio|Heard on: Barry County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:59
Transcript:
00:00
Very central, (number withheld).
00:02
Someone who witnessed the accident is advising that a red car was driving recklessly on the wrong side of the road.
00:12
That red car possibly left southbound at M-37.
00:16
Due to that reckless driving it caused two other vehicles to hit each other.
00:24
(number withheld).
00:32
Hastings might be able to continue.
00:33
Head down M-37 for the other vehicle?
00:38
Hastings Fire is advising that a secondary accident also just occurred and they did confirm that the red Hyundai fled the scene.
00:48
Okay.
00:53
Go ahead.
00:58
If you want to go check on the vehicle, I can take the crash.
01:03
Okay, I appreciate it.
01:08
Central from (number withheld).
01:17
Central from (number withheld).
01:26
Naturally, sir.
01:30
(name withheld), good?
01:32
Confirming that red Hyundai was last seen south on M-37, correct?
01:37
Listening back, the witness didn’t actually give a direction of travel on M-37.
01:42
She just said it turned onto M-37.
01:45
I'll call the witness back and try to get one.
01:49
She’s going north.
01:53
Clear, (number withheld).
01:57
M-79 and M-37.
01:59
Unknown last direction of travel.
02:01
There was a crash caused by reckless driving.
02:03
The red car was not involved in the crash directly.
02:07
Clear.
02:09
Unknown direction of travel, possibly northbound.
02:13
Units checking southbound.
02:19
Clear.
02:26
Involved in a secondary crash.
02:28
Do you want us to get them started?
02:30
Yes, please.
02:31
(number withheld).
02:39
We'll be in the area.
02:41
Clear on scene.
02:49
(number withheld).
02:50
Go ahead.
02:51
Supervising the first collision.
02:53
They don't need records, so just for the second.
02:56
Clear, first collision will not need a record.
02:58
Just the second, (number withheld).
Disclaimer:
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:
M-37 & M-79, Hastings Township, MI 49058
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