Semi truck drives wrong way on US Highway 51 in Dyersburg, Dyersburg TN
TrafficA semi truck with a tanker was reported driving the wrong way on Highway 51 near the triple exit in Dyersburg. The driver later corrected and returned to the proper lane.
Audio|Source: Dyer County Sheriff and Newbern police
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Transcript:
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721, we just received a call, a traffic complaint of an 18-wheeler with a tanker on Highway 514 lane going on the wrong side of the interstate.
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Coming from Ohio, and they just passed the triple exit going towards Siresburg.
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Let's check my route.
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T-HV not-time.
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749 direct.
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749, check.
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744 direct.
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744, check.
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729. 729. In service, her burn barrel was empty.
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No report.
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729, check.
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7.44.
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744. Are you still getting calls about the wrong way driver?
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744 negative.
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Okay, let us know location up there you can get any more.
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744 text.
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744. Yeah, yeah.
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744. Companied allies.
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I hate to get on the off-ramp exit,
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continuing to go the wrong direction.
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We'll get in the update.
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That's it.
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4. Yeah, ahead.
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Simply 4. Compliant alive that the driver did correct his tail.
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OIT does look confused.
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He will be back on Highway 514 lane in the right direction of travel.
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Time towards Varsburg.
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Check. See if you can get us better description.
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US-51, Dyersburg, TN
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