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Truck hits power pole causing wires down on Baker AveFresno CA

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S Backer Ave, Fresno, CA

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a traffic collision near Henry Miller Ave and S Baker Ave involving a black pickup truck that struck a power pole. Power lines were down and sparking, and a small fire reportedly started. The involved vehicle may have been associated with reckless driving prior to the incident, and another unlicensed vehicle was referenced in radio traffic. No information on injuries was provided.

Audio|Heard on: CHP Central Division, Fresno & Merced Dispatch Centers
Listen to dispatch call
00:56
Transcript:
00:00
16 1183[1] Henry Miller Ave and S Baker Ave.
00:02
It's a black pickup that hit a power pole.
00:04
Negative 1125[2], wires are down on the truck.
00:10
16 copy.
00:12
I have 180 info when you're ready.
00:15
The 16 tip, we're good.
00:18
Merced 16, it's a 2017 Nissan Altima, black in color.
00:24
Two plates.
00:25
California (number withheld) for (number withheld).
00:35
I said four, copy that. 17 Nissan Altima, black in color, two plates for (number withheld).
00:38
I copied the 28.
00:40
And just info, the lines are sparking and the vehicle is 23103[3] prior.
00:49
Sixteen copy.
00:51
Yeah, I confirm fire started.
00:56
Affirm.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1183: Traffic collision with unknown details or injuries
[2]
1125: Traffic hazard
[3]
23103: Reckless driving involving disregard for safety of persons or property.

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S Backer Ave, Fresno, CA

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