Reckless red SUV nearly hits driver on Highway 18

Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

Clear that, clear that, clear that. North Main Street and Highway 18 in Ventura, heading eastbound on the highway.

00:07

The vehicle is a red Chevy SUV with a handicap plate on the mallons.

00:12

Okay. The vehicle was a reckless driver, almost hit the caller.

00:15

The caller is in a 2008 silver Chevy Silverado behind this vehicle, still headed eastbound, about a 2 min time delay.

00:22

Again, North Main Street, Highway 18 eastbound on the highway from Ventura.

00:27

Red Chevy SUV, handicap plate, unknown balance.

00:30

Almost hit the caller.

00:31

Dispatch for 19.

00:37

Lake 3702, out.

00:41

916.

00:43

Lake 3713, copy that.

00:46

916.

00:54

3713 from two.

00:57

Go ahead.

01:01

I'm west on 18 from Four Winds.

01:04

I'm guessing it's probably east of me by now.

01:10

Okay, I'm coming.

2026-10-21 14:13 UTC

Traffic

US-18, Ventura, IA

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible reckless driver in a red Chevy SUV on Highway 18 eastbound near North Main Street in Ventura. The caller, in a silver pickup truck, said the SUV almost hit them and continued eastbound. Deputies were advised and responded to try to locate the vehicle.