Pickup with open trailer nearly hits multiple vehicles, Manatee County FL


A caller reports a Chevy pickup pulling an open trailer on US-301 near a racetrack. The trailer appears to have no tag and the pickup nearly struck several other vehicles while driving westbound.
Audio|Source: Manatee County Sheriff
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Transcript:
23, 155, Middle 12 was last seen on US-301 near the racetrack. It was heading westbound on U.S. 301. A Chevy pickup with an open trailer was observed. Possible tag of (number withheld). There is no tag on the trailer. The pickup almost hit several other vehicles. Those vehicles were possibly moving into the racetrack. 1090, below at 1415.
23, 155, Middle 12 was last seen on US-301 near the racetrack. It was heading westbound on U.S. 301. A Chevy pickup with an open trailer was observed. Possible tag of (number withheld). There is no tag on the trailer. The pickup almost hit several other vehicles. Those vehicles were possibly moving into the racetrack. 1090, below at 1415.
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US-301, Florida
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