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Emergency Incidents
White SUV swerving on westbound interstate
Traffic
South Avenue 3e and Blue Star Memorial Highway, Yuma, Arizona 85365, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Lincoln SUV swerving westbound on I-8 near milepost 5 and exiting at Avenue 3E in Yuma, Arizona. The report was being turned over to local police.
Driver leaves scene after private-property crash
Traffic
W 29th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85364
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported collision on private property near West 29th Lane and Catalina Drive involving a Ford Expedition and a gray Honda passenger car. The other driver reportedly refused to provide information and left the scene in an unknown direction.
Traffic stop on gray Honda Pilot in parking lot
Traffic
S Fortuna Rd, Yuma, AZ 85367
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in a restaurant parking lot near Fortuna Road and North Frontage Road involving a gray Honda Pilot. A plate check reportedly showed no wants but expired registration.
Vehicle crash blocking lanes near Pacific and 24th
Traffic
S Pacific Ave & E 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash blocking the number two lane on the north side of Pacific Avenue near 24th Street, with access from McDowell.
Person experiencing hallucinations on highway with dog
Medical Emergency
I-8, Yuma, AZ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check on a woman who called a crisis line and reported not sleeping for several days and experiencing hallucinations while traveling with a dog near eastbound I-8 in Yuma.
Person transported to hospital after medical emergency
Medical Emergency
S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a medical emergency in Yuma, with fire personnel transporting the subject to a local medical center. The incident was later cleared with no further action needed.
Search for wrong-way driver on I-8 near milepost 24
Traffic
I-8, Yuma, AZ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible wrong-way driver on the highway near mileposts 24 to 50 by Telegraph. Units coordinated a traffic break, searched the roadway, and reported no contact with the vehicle, which may have gone off the road near milepost 24 by a bridge before traffic was released.
Two cars collide at Circle K on 32nd Street
Traffic
E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible non-injury two-vehicle collision at a Circle K near 32nd Street involving a black Ford Fusion and a white Dodge Ram. The involved parties were reported to be code 4 and the call was downgraded.
Trucks reported speeding and passing in work zone
Traffic
Yuma Palms Pkwy, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two trucks with trailers driving recklessly on southbound Highway 95 near milepost 37, reportedly following each other and illegally passing in a construction zone at about 80 mph. The reporting party lost sight of the vehicles, and a trooper later made traffic contact with at least the black truck near Yuma Palms Parkway.
Two-vehicle crash, no injuries reported in Yuma
Traffic
E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire crews responded to a possible two-vehicle crash at a south roundabout involving a white Toyota 4Runner and a white Chevy pickup. One person initially reported neck pain, but later both drivers said they were uninjured and did not need medical treatment. The scene was later moved to a nearby gas station.
100-year-old female with breathing difficulty at assisted living
Medical Emergency
S Kyla Ave, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an assisted living facility on Kyla Street in (person_name withheld) for a reported 100-year-old woman with difficulty breathing and a regular heart rate.
Person tased and detained at 24th and Carol
Assault Report
S Carol Ave & E 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reportedly detained a subject near 24th Street and Carroll Avenue and deployed a taser. Medical assistance was requested at the scene.
Debris cleared from Highway 195 at 32nd Street
Road Closure
AZ-195 & E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews reported removing large debris and bricks from the roadway near Highway 195 and 32nd Street by a convenience store. Remaining debris was being swept up, and transportation officials were advised that piles of bricks would remain on the shoulder/sidewalk area.
Tow truck requested for vehicle blocking traffic
Traffic
S Arizona Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a tow for a possibly disabled vehicle described as a 1977 model that was blocking traffic near South Arizona Avenue in Yuma.
Minor highway collision near milepost 84-85
Traffic
E 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible minor collision near mileposts 84 and 85, with units waiting for a tow truck. A REACT callout was canceled, and a pedestrian from the scene was to be given a ride off the highway to Casa Blanca.
DUI investigation after stop on Virginia Drive
Substance Use
Virginia Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 22nd Street and Virginia Drive in Yuma and ran vehicle and driver status checks. The stop appeared to develop into a suspected impaired-driving investigation, with field sobriety tests mentioned and a towing company requested for one of the vehicles.
Traffic stop on Lexus at Avenue B and 1st Street
Traffic
S Avenue B & W 1st St, Yuma, AZ 85364
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Avenue B and 1st Street in Yuma involving a 2006 Lexus RX with Arizona plates. The stop was reportedly cleared after records were checked.
Collision with commercial vehicle on Poppy Lane
Traffic
Poppy Ln, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a collision involving a commercial vehicle near Poppy Lane and 8th Street in Yuma. The involved person reportedly only threatened suicide because of the crash and did not attempt it, with no known weapons reported. The vehicle appears to be on the westbound left shoulder.
Rollover crash on US-95 near milepost 43 in Yuma
Traffic
US-95, Martinez Lake, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible rollover crash with two occupants on US-95 near milepost 43 in the Yuma area, after an earlier report on southbound SR-85 near milepost 44 was determined to be in the wrong location.
Reckless driver reported on I-8 near milepost 177
Traffic
E 28th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a 2012 Toyota Camry on I-8 eastbound near mileposts 177 to 173. The vehicle was reportedly driving with hazard lights on, fluctuating speeds, lights off at times, and at one point occupying both lanes.
