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Emergency Incidents
Reckless driving complaint on Highway 50 near Salida
Traffic
US-50, Salida, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a traffic complaint about a black Toyota Land Cruiser reportedly traveling at high speed and passing unsafely on Highway 50 near Monarch Pass while entering Salida. The vehicle was described as carrying four young women, and the reporting party later lost sight of it.
Traffic control for road fully blocked on 1st
Road Closure
W 1st St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinate traffic control on the east side of a tower building on 1st Street in Salida, where a possible vehicle or object described as gun smoke is blocking the entire roadway.
Young boy found outside without pants near Old Stage Road
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 105, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a young child outside without pants near Old Stage Road. The father later arrived, took the child, and the call was cleared.
Two-car crash with minor injuries at First and C
Traffic
C St & E 1st St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car T-bone collision at First and C Street in Salida, with traffic blocked and minor injuries including a head injury. Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene.
Accidental panic alarm at credit union in Salida
False Alarm
US-50, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a panic alarm at a credit union near US Highway 50. They coordinated with the alarm company and checked the building. It was later reported that a bank teller accidentally activated the alarm while working under a desk. Deputies cleared the scene. A separate report mentioned a possibly abandoned BMW at a nearby village area that may have been damaged.
Vehicle hits elk on Highway 50, road blocked
Traffic
West Highway 50, Salida, Colorado 81201, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle struck an elk on Highway 50 near mile marker 208 in Chaffee County, with the elk dead and blocking the roadway. Fire, a deputy, and a state trooper responded, a tow was requested, and responders coordinated transport for 11 occupants down the mountain to a hotel in Salida.
Van hits elk and blocks westbound highway lane
Traffic
US-50, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash between a vehicle and an elk near mile marker 208 on Highway 50. A transit van with 11 occupants was reportedly blocking the westbound lane with a smoking engine and leaking fluids, and no injuries were reported. The status of the elk was unknown, and fire and a deputy were responding.
Crash blocking U.S. Highway 50 near mile marker 208
Traffic
West Highway 50, Salida, Colorado 81201, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 50 near mile marker 208, where a vehicle was blocking the roadway and leaking fluids. The car was reported not drivable and airbags reportedly did not deploy.
False residential fire alarm on County Road 150
Fire
Co Rd 150, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residential fire alarm at a home near County Road 150 in Chaffee County. The alarm involved a smoke detector in a shop area, but after contacting a key holder, it was determined to be a false alarm and no assistance was needed.
Traffic stop on Highway 115 at D Street
Traffic
D St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 115 near D Street in Salida, Colorado. A case number was requested and provided over the radio.
Elderly man needs help moving due to weakness
Medical Emergency
Palmer St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported non-injury lift assist for an older man at a residence near Palmer Street in Salida. The man was conscious and breathing normally but reportedly lacked the strength to get himself back to bed.
Intoxicated person evaluated by EMS at North F Street
Substance Use
N F St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement requested EMS to evaluate a possibly intoxicated man and possibly transport him for detox near North F Street in Salida. Fire and EMS were dispatched to the area to assist.
Disruptive person reported at The Vic bar
Disturbance
N F St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business on North F Street in Salida for a report of a disruptive person who had been removed from the location and was causing a disturbance.
Large fire reported at old stockyard lot near 3D Homes
Fire
Co Rd 102, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported a large fire with high flames at the old stockyard lot across from (number withheld) on County Road 102 near 3D Homes; what is burning was unknown. Fire units responded, and later traffic indicated additional units could respond non-emergent.
Homeless man acting confused near Riverside Park
Medical Emergency
Riverside Park, 170 E Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on an unidentified homeless man reportedly acting unusually, slurring his speech, and having unfocused eyes near a park area. He was described as wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Woman with possible stroke symptoms at apartment
Medical Emergency
Crestone Ave, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apartment on Crestone Avenue in Salida for a possible stroke involving a conscious woman with altered speech and a drooping mouth. The caller reported a family history of stroke, and responders were directed to the rear entrance of the building.
Officer removes people with dogs from park
Disturbance
40-98 Poncha Blvd, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported contacting two people with dogs in a park across from the courthouse and asked them to leave the area.
Officer tags parked vehicle on Ice Street
Traffic
I St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer placed a 72-hour parking enforcement tag on a Colorado passenger vehicle on Ice Street across from Mount Shavano in Salida.
82-year-old male passes out and injures head at home
Medical Emergency
Angelview Cir, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a home near Angel View Circle for an 82-year-old man who reportedly passed out, fell, and hurt his head. The caller, described as his therapist, reported the door was unlocked and the man was alone.
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