Traffic Hazard Closed Highway 211 at Waddington Road, Tow Truck Expedited

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Highway 211 and Waddington Road in California. At 6:21 pm, Ferndale Police Department was contacted to assist, and a Chevrolet Impala with unknown mechanical issues and four good tires required a tow truck. The California Highway Patrol requested an expedited tow truck, and the vehicle was confirmed to be disabled. Humboldt Towing was dispatched with an estimated arrival time of 10 minutes. As a result of the hazard, Highway 211 was closed, and traffic was diverted to the substation.

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6:21 p.m.
[8] 1039 FOPD WILL ADV IF FERNDALE PD CAN BE ENRT
6:37 p.m.
[13] C16-031C 1185 3A CHEV IMP // UNKN MEHC 4 GOOD TIRES
6:44 p.m.
[18] C16-044C REQ 1185 EXPEDITE
6:44 p.m.
[19] 3A WAS ADV VEH IS 1125
6:44 p.m.
[20] 16-44C 1185R
6:45 p.m.
[22] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 HUMBOLDT TOWING (XXX) XXX-XXXX ETA 10 MIN// ENRT FRM S JETTY
6:45 p.m.
[23] 1039 3A 1022
6:51 p.m.
[27] C16-044C SR211 CURRENTLY CLOSED // FIRE HAS TRAFFIC DIVERETED TO SUBSTATION
7:06 p.m.
[31] C16-044C 1185 97

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