Man in wheelchair attempts crossing on busy highway, Waldorf MD


A man with gray hair and a beard in a wheelchair is trying to cross the busy southbound lanes of Route 301 near Smallwood Drive West. Authorities were alerted with a welfare check to assist him.
Audio|Source: Charles County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Welfare check[1], 301 and Smallwood.
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The subject is trying to cross 301 in the southbound lanes.
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If it's (name withheld) not, are you familiar?
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It's kind of.
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MSP will also be in route.
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305. It's 25.
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Good.
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Protect the welfare call Southbound 3.301 at Smallwood Drive West.
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You're looking for an individual number one male, older,
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gray hair with beard.
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He's in a wheelchair trying to cross 301.
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If you can check the area and assist Charles County is also sending a unit.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Welfare check: Request for officers to assess an individual's well-being at a specific location.
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Location mentioned:
US-301 & Smallwood Dr W, Waldorf, MD 20602
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