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Intoxicated passenger tried to choke Lyft driver, Utica NY

audio iconAssault
NY-5S, Utica, NY

A Lyft driver reported her intoxicated passenger tried to choke her with a seatbelt and threatened to kill her. The passenger then fled into nearby bushes on the side of the road.

Audio|Source: Utica Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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We have a (name withheld) on the line. She's the Lyft driver.
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Standing by in a gray Mitsubishi outlander.
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He's intoxicated.
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The passenger tried to choke her with a seatbelt and threatened to kill her.
00:16
This is actually unclear.
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I'll be on the next to ask you phone car.
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Okay.
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Listen.
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And you'll be clear. This should be your request.
00:31
Copy 5557 you can stay.
00:43
Okay 3356. The caller's crew is (name withheld) got out of the vehicle.
00:47
He ran off into the bushes on the side of the road.

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NY-5S, Utica, NY

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