Big Rig Traffic Hazard on Highway 299 West; Owners Request Tow for Trailer Loaded with Groceries

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 900 Highway 299 West, with a big rig blocking the eastbound lane. The owner requested a tow for the trailer, which was loaded with 40,000 pounds of groceries. The tractor was still drivable but unable to tow the trailer. The driver wanted the load taken to a Pilot truck stop on I5, approximately 150 miles away. The tow company, Buddy's, was notified and had a 90-minute estimated arrival time, but the tow request was later canceled.

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9:18 a.m.
[1] 1125 1126 BIG RIG IN THE EB LN
10:14 a.m.
[12] A90-010 1185 BIG RIG, OWNERS REQ FOR THE TRAILER ONLY
10:15 a.m.
[13] A90-010 APPARENTLY THE TRAILER IS FINE, ITS THE TRACTOR THAT IS STILL DRIVABLE BUT UNABLE TO TOW // TRAILER IS 53 FT LOADED W/ 40000 LBS OF GROCERIES
10:18 a.m.
[15] A90-010 INFO FOR 1185 // THE DRIVER WANTS THE LOAD TAKEN TO THE PILOT ON I5 // ABT 150 MILES
10:19 a.m.
[16] ON HOLD W/ 1185 / CHECKING
10:22 a.m.
[18] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 BUDDYS // 90 MIN ETA
10:22 a.m.
[20] Tow Request Cancelled: 807439

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