Erratic driver pursued on Route 78 near Hillside, Hillside NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police pursued an erratic driver traveling eastbound on Route 78 near mile markers 52 to 53. The vehicle, a champagne-colored Ford with Pennsylvania tags, reportedly crashed onto the median and continued driving along the shoulder toward Hillside or Irvington as troopers attempted to intercept.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Interop Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:9
Transcript:
00:00
I was just giving you guys an erratic.
00:01
If you could assist with us, we have a vehicle that's been all over the road, crashed onto the median, still going 78 east around 52.
00:09
Trooper trying to catch up to it.
00:11
I have a PA tag of (number withheld).
00:16
It's going to be on a Ford,
00:18
champagne color Ford.
00:21
All right, it's coming up to exit 52, almost hit the guardrail now.
00:24
It's riding on the shoulder.
00:28
State police, you have an updated location that might already be in Hillside or Irvington.
00:34
Updated location is 53 over six.
00:39
Fifty three over six is either Hillside or Irvington.
00:44
All right now it's on the shoulder going about 50 mph.
00:49
State police, you have an updated location.
00:52
That vehicle is on the right shoulder,
00:55
using 54 local side.
00:57
We have a reporting party to scout behind it and now it's moving.
01:03
Received that.
01:04
Believe that's in Hillside.
01:05
Be reaching out to them or if you can contact them direct.
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Location mentioned:
I-78, Hillside, NJ
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