Motorist Assist: Disabled Vehicle on East Main and Reed Station

Summary: Carbondale Fire Dispatch responded to a report of a disabled vehicle at East Main and Reed Station in Carbondale, Illinois. The vehicle, a blue Mercury with Kentucky plates, was found with its hood up and hazard lights on, but no occupants present. The reporting party was a passerby with limited information. The vehicle owner was not initially on scene. Fire and police units coordinated to run the license plate, confirm the vehicle's status, and arrange for a tow (Freedom). Eventually, the owner arrived and arranged for their own repair. The situation was monitored until resolved, with no fire or immediate hazard present.