Land Rover hit during U-turn; driver flees on foot, Chaffee County CO
TrafficA Land Rover attempted a U-turn on US Hwy 285 near Poncha Pass and was struck by a Tacoma. The Land Rover driver fled on foot and may have been intoxicated. Emergency services were dispatched, and officers are searching for the fleeing driver. The Tacoma vehicle status and injuries are unknown.
Audio|Source: Chaffee County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Okay, just for your 43, I know you're tied up on this one, but just kind of a hit in the ground crash.
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Anyway, US 285 around mile marker 112.
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A Tacoma versus Land Rover,
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Land Rover tried to make U-turn,
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got hit by the other car.
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The driver of the Land Rover took off on foot down, Poncha Pass, possibly intoxicated.
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The Tacoma still unseen, unknown on injuries, Fire EMS are headed that way,
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and the officers are out looking for that male party on foot.
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Copy. I'll try to be as fast as I can here.
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Have ya, they were aware that you'd be extended.
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The Nature Hotel? The Nature Hotel?
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Well, JFCT will be in contact as well.
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In contact with one.
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In contact with one, 1927.
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Cable action.
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If they're willing to be able to do the DUI[1] portion while they're waiting for 14 to clear the jail for the crash report.
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A ditch and law enforcement is looking for another male party that took off on foot.
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Time of pace in 1928.
Police codes explained
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DUI: Driving Under the Influence
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US Hwy 285, Colorado
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