Traffic Hazard on Highway 199 South Near Mile Marker 17.90 - Roadway Fully Covered in Southbound Lane - California Highway Patrol Requests Tow Truck Assistance

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 1786 Highway 199 South, down road marker 17.90. At 11:19 pm, the California Highway Patrol requested a tow truck (1185) to the scene. The hazard was fully covering the southbound lane, prompting the authorities to contact the Department of Transportation. The DOT estimated a five-minute arrival time. By 11:44 pm, the hazard was on the right-hand side of the road and a tow truck was still needed.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 12:23 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


12:19 a.m.
[23] C95-068 1185
12:21 a.m.
[24] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW (XXX) XXX-XXXX
11:19 p.m.
[5] FULLY COVERING SB LN
11:20 p.m.
[8] 1039 CT
11:26 p.m.
[9] PER DOT 5 MIN ETA
11:44 p.m.
[17] NEEDING 1185
11:44 p.m.
[15] ON RHS

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