Semi-truck driver unresponsive in locked vehicle, Verona MO


A semi-truck driver was found unresponsive inside a locked vehicle at the back of a lot. Attempts to contact the driver by phone and knocking on the truck have failed. The truck's curtains were closed, and the driver's personal vehicle was also present. Bystanders are worried the driver may be seriously ill or deceased.
Audio|Source: Aurora Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
01:27
Transcript:
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I have a request for assistance at near US-60.
00:07
Caller is advising that they have a driver who they can't get a hold of.
00:11
It's going to be a semi-truck.
00:13
His truck is there at the back of the lot, but it's locked.
00:17
They're not able to get in.
00:18
The driver's personal vehicle is there as well.
00:21
They're concerned that the male may be sick or dead.
00:24
I got me to tons of fire department.
00:26
This is a transfer.
00:27
Got fire in route.
00:29
Caller was advising that the curtains are closed on the semi stated that you can't really get out of the semi with the curtains closed, so they're pretty positive that the subject is in there somewhere.
00:37
They've been banging on the semi and trying to get him to answer with no response.
00:43
They've also been calling him.
00:44
The phone's going straight to voicemail.
00:45
Your appointment upon arrival, nothing further and must be clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near US-60, Verona, MO 65769
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