Trailer detaches from speeding truck on Highway 97, Deschutes County OR


A tractor-trailer was speeding southbound on Highway 97 near Rocking Horse Road. It forced other vehicles onto the shoulder to pass. Then the trailer detached from the truck, creating a dangerous situation on the road.
Audio|Source: Deschutes County Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Southbound on 9897 from Rocking Horse Road.
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It's a tractor trailer that's speeding,
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forcing other vehicles into the shoulder in order to pass.
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It's a white trailer.
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Just that's clear at 1360.
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It's Vigil 72, one by California deal.
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Hi.
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David (number withheld), last of...
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Paul Ida.
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Copy. I'll send me too this last.
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Sent me too.
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First of Conan is Claire UTL, Oregon, valid out of California.
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Copy Codagh and that's a driver.
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He came back.
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Kathy.
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Dispatch 10 or 7.
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297.
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I'm on South Highway 87, an extra lane motorist.
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This trailer just popped off his truck.
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How?
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US-97, Oregon
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