Young adult runs onto highway exit ramp endangering safety, Waukee IA
TrafficA young adult was seen running onto the highway exit ramp near Hickman Road. Police units attempted to block and intercept to prevent them from entering traffic. There was concern about the person's mental condition, as an officer noted possible mental disability. The individual was at risk of walking in traffic, creating a dangerous situation.
Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
07:23
Transcript:
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Both cars are going to be... About mile marker near Hickman Rd, on a young adult running along the exit ramp into traffic,
00:11
late teens, early 20s.
00:18
Okay, do you have everyone here?
00:37
Patient weight is going to be (number withheld).
00:43
By the copies,
01:34
333 Adam.
01:41
I'll take the case number if you have one for me.
01:45
I'm sure things for case number (number withheld).
01:51
Thank you, ma'am.
02:02
(number withheld).
02:21
Sorry,
03:57
(number withheld).
04:16
Last vital item was given to me were BP 144 over 83, heart rate 59, record's 15, 99% on room air. Patient located in ER, room 3 at St. Mary's.
04:33
If he's off the interstate, it's only in traffic walk in south bottom. John 4 Sigmund.
04:51
(number withheld) with him on the eastbound on-ramp from Hickman.
05:33
I will need the patrol cameras from by here as well.
06:30
Yeah, I'm just following my car right now trying to convince him to stop. It looks like he has sort of mental disability.
06:46
Fire department three outside fire Merle Hay Road and Interstate 835 left bound to Merle Hay off ramp.
07:11
(number withheld), we're about to get into the interstate area. I'm trying to block them off.
07:17
Scott, they're about to get onto the interstate trying to block them off. Looks like there's a car just coming up here shortly.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
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