Damaged speed limit sign found near Houghton Rd, Tucson AZ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies found a damaged 45 mph speed limit sign near Houghton Rd, possibly caused by a vehicle involved in a hit and run. The driver denied being in a crash, claiming his windshield broke on its own. Evidence on the sign appeared consistent with contact from a vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
We've located a damaged sign that's been dislodged near Houghton Rd.
00:09
It'll be a 45 mile an hour speed limit sign.
00:20
Just advised them that it's going to be in the desert area, kind of like the median between north and south traffic.
00:31
When we made contact with the driver, he's code four stating he did not get into an accident but his windshield just broke.
00:42
He's saying he's the driver.
00:45
You can detain him for a possible hit and run.
00:49
Copy.
00:52
Can we just confirm he was by himself?
01:01
We'll work on if anyone else saw the car right now.
01:15
Go ahead.
01:17
Just make sure we photograph that sign really well.
01:20
The paint transfer on the sign appears to match the vehicle.
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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:
S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
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