Tow truck stuck in traffic causes congestion near Rancho Drive, Oceanside CA
A tow truck responding to a roadway incident became stuck in traffic near Rancho Drive, causing congestion. Officers considered allowing the tow truck to use the shoulder or escorting it, but decided against it due to limited shoulder space and slow traffic.
Audio|Source: California Highway Patrol - Border Division
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Transcript:
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Southern Mary, roadway tow is landline and they're advising their driver is stuck in traffic past Rancho Drive and inquiring if they can use the shoulder.
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I'm going to have a negative there.
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I copy negative.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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The minute. If a lemonade could advise which direction they're...
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...the direction they're heading.
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Ten-four, we'll give me a call back.
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9215. I'll be approaching Rancho soon.
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I'll see if I can escort them.
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1510.10.
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1510.4. And 7 Mary, they said there's a headed southbound on no deals.
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16, I'll be an approach in them shortly.
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16-8, I'm gonna copy.
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And to the FBI is the victim line is 97 and assisting the traffic control.
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In 1040, I'm 15, I copy, you're approaching them shortly.
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You can escort them in.
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9-215, negative on the escort, there's barely any shoulder, and traffic is somewhat moving.
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If you can't be negative on the escort, there's barely a shoulder there, but traffic is slowly moving.
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92-7, Mary.
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Roadway is 97.
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And I'm not sure we copied earlier, but Victor 1 is 97 with me as well, assisting with traffic control.
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Copy roadway, tow is 97, and Victor 1 is also 97 with you during traffic control.
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Location mentioned:
Rancho Ct, Oceanside, CA 92056
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