False crash alert triggered by dropped iPhone, West Memphis AR
Other Non-Crime Event (False Alarm)An iPhone crash detection alert was triggered near Shoppingway Boulevard. Responders initially treated it as a severe car crash with no response from the phone owner. Upon contact, it was confirmed the owner dropped the phone, causing a false alarm.
Audio|Source: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Received a 911 Open Line near Shoppingway Boulevard from a crash detection, stating that the owner of the iPhone was involved in a severe car crash, not getting any response from the individual.
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Also, no answer upon callback as well.
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What was that address in you?
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near Shoppingway Boulevard.
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Okay.
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We do not have a vehicle description or anything at this time.
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We do not have a vehicle description or anything at the sound.
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We're 5'4 being around this way.
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Check. Check.
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239 I'll be direct 245. You can disregard if you're still in favor.
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Check.
01:00
Okay, thank you.
01:06
Unit's responding to near Shoppingway Boulevard.
01:09
We did make contact with the (name withheld). He has asked he dropped his phone and it sent out a crash detection.
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He's secured.
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254, copy trap. I'm still being around, just check that area.
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Copy check.
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You know, if I'm in the area, everything's good.
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Check.
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Location mentioned:
Near Shoppingway Blvd, West Memphis, AR 72301
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