Hit-and-run after multiple crashes on Highway 99, Fresno CA
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, police responded to multiple collisions in the northbound lanes of Highway 99 near Belmont in Fresno. One incident involved a Fresno City FAX bus. The driver responsible for a hit-and-run fled on foot into a nearby orchard. Emergency services reported one person with minor injuries, and tow trucks were requested to clear the scene.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Fresno
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And 105 information.
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There's possibly a third traffic collision in the same area northbound 99 just south of Belmont.
00:06
We had a call from Fresno PD; they reported a Fresno City FAX bus was involved and it's on the right-hand shoulder.
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Fresno 65105 to 4.
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105 copies.
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What is your exact address?
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65th.
00:28
There is a make, one twenty-five.
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You can go ahead and allow those crashes.
00:37
Sixty-five ten, I'm sorry, ten on your left.
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Eleven twenty-five, can I go assist one of those crashes?
00:47
Sixty-five ten will be diverting to assist for the traffic collisions on 99.
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And sixty-five 0412 update on your seventy-nine.
00:59
It's a hit-and-run causing injury or death.
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They're advising that a driver took off on foot, (name withheld) male adult with short hair wearing an orange vest and pants.
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He was bleeding from his face and was last seen heading into an orchard on foot northwest.
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Six 5412, I copy.
01:21
Can you check with SO, see if they have the unit in the area to stabilize response?
01:27
Four twelve copies and CSFSO has the unit in the air.
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(number withheld).
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One 69, Tom.
01:45
Confirm me, was there a sergeant that copies the message delivered hit-and-run causing injury or death at Fowler and Davis?
01:56
Six copies.
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At six copies.
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105, I'm at scene.
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I'm going to be on the off ramp.
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105, on scene, I'm at Dama off ramp.
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Five three four, I'm on scene.
02:16
Sixty-five, please report ten.
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Sixty-five, 107.
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Do we have any status on injuries?
02:32
Sixty-five, 100 and seven.
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I'll try to inquire on injuries.
02:35
Kings County operation officer is on scene.
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He says the driver fled through the orchard towards Excelsior.
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Just found an adult last seen wearing an orange vest and pants.
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Five 107, I copy from 43 and Elkhorn.
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One to seven copies from 43 and Elkhorn.
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Fifty-five 107, Kings County advised two tow trucks are going to be needed.
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Do you want us to start those?
03:17
I'm still trying to go landline with EMS.
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Fifty-five and 412, we started two tow trucks.
03:27
It's going to be Crothers Towing.
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We're still trying to get an update on injuries.
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412, one copy.
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107, just an update for EMS.
03:42
One patient, minor injuries, complete traffic hazard in roadway.
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Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93701
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