Vehicle hits pole and flees scene at 71st and Broadway, Merrillville IN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a silver sedan or SUV hit a pole near 71st and Broadway, causing debris and a mailbox to fall into the road. The vehicle had front-end damage and fled the scene heading north on Broadway.
Audio|Heard on: Lake IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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We have a hit and run 71st and Broadway, 71st and Broadway.
00:05
Repeating a vehicle hit a pole and then the vehicle took off trying to get DOT.
00:12
Over.
00:13
Four two six, it's going to be a silver sedan or SUV.
00:17
It's going to have front end damage.
00:23
Also looks like there is going to be debris and a mailbox in the road, in direction of travel vehicle when it was north on Broadway.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E 71st Ave & Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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