Black sedan drives erratically on highway with hazards on, Greene County IA


A black sedan with Indiana plates was driving erratically eastbound on the highway. It was unable to keep within lanes or maintain a steady speed, varying between 70 and 90 mph. The driver was throwing trash including stuffed animals and clothing out the window. The vehicle had its hazard lights on and was reportedly involved in a possible hit-and-run while still moving. Authorities were attempting to locate and stop the vehicle.
Audio|Source: West Central Iowa Public Safety
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Transcript:
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IDI eastbound from the 50, they were approaching exit 5-1 eastbound.
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They took a report of a black sedan, Indiana plate spellings unknown, color advisor, unable to maintain lanes or speeds, and they're throwing trash out, stuffed animals, and clothing.
00:16
They're supposed to be serving with their hazards on.
00:19
Simple for no.
00:20
How far? No 41 redirect on that direction change.
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Starlight 479.
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429. 4.
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I know the county took a call, I'm not believe possible 1050 hit and run, I'm 29 north of the 117.
00:37
I think they're going to get a hold of the driver and have to pull off at the 120.
00:42
I'll just get this tire to be removed and get back that way.
00:46
If you could check with Woodbury County, it sounds like the front vehicle was a black sports car.
00:51
I think it went by as well we were sitting there at the 126.
00:54
Copy.
00:56
I need to see if you can check the gas stations there, see if it's there.
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17-moly-2-1.
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Overty-one, Sturm Lake.
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Storm Lake 141-8 traffic.
01:09
Now, we're just making sure I saw you acknowledge that call. There was a directional change that's eastbound.
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You can disregard. Thank you.
01:20
104 I was on the phone.
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Was it stopped or is it still moving?
01:24
The RP[1]s stated it was still moving.
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They were varying speeds between 70 and 90, but they were supposed to driving with their hazards on. I did instructor to call us back if it does stop or change direction.
01:36
104. What was the last mile marker? I didn't catch that.
01:40
She was just approaching exit 5.1 east round when I disconnected.
01:46
Okay.
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Greene County, IA
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