Defective Traffic Signals Cause Complete Stop at Highway 199 Middle Fork Bridge
AI SUMMARY: A user reported defective traffic signals at 2411 Highway 199 North, Down 24.10. The individual described the emergency as multiple cars blocking the road due to a traffic light issue. Emergency services were requested via satellite, and responders were notified. A chat log indicated that traffic was stopped in both directions, with authorities en route to handle the situation. McColough Const was sending someone out with an unknown ETA to address the traffic signal problem. One-way traffic control was started at the location to manage the situation.
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[3] 1039 CT
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[7] [14:37:26 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX has entered the chat[14:37:26 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: A user is requesting emergency services from an Apple device via satellite. Transmit and receive times may be longer than for cellular SMS. User responses may be delayed due to satellite movements.The user CANNOT MAKE OR RECEIVE A VOICE CALL because they are outside cellular coverage.Time of request: 09:37PM UTC. A USER requested emergency services near these coordinates: Latitude 41.8801 (N), Longitude -123.8271 (W).[14:37:26 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: This request is for MULTIPLE PEOPLE.The specific emergency is VEHICLE PROBLEM.The person in need OTHER.The user describes the specific emergency as follows: Traffic lights multiple cars block 101The user's iPhone has its region set to UNITED STATES. The user's iPhone has its default language set to ENGLISH.PSAP systems may not render emojis/special characters correctly. Return messages will not be affected.Two-way text with the user is now available.[14:37:26 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: Responders may need to search an area extending at least 20 meters in all directions for a 95% chance of finding the user.The user's estimated altitude (HAE) is 263 meters. Responders may need to search 20 meters above and below this level for a 95% chance of finding the user.Enhanced Emergency Data may be available. QUERY ADDITIONAL DATA!The battery level of the user's device is 61-100%. Their phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX.The user requests help with a CAR OR VEHICLE ISSUE emergency.[14:37:52 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: At lights on 199n Dn 2411[14:38:19 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: Smith river middle fork bridge[14:39:07 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] Amy Sells has entered the chat[14:39:07 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] Amy Sells: IS THERE AN ISSUE WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN CONSTUCTION AT THIS LOCATION[14:39:59 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: Yes[14:40:10 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: Traffic stopped both way[14:40:35 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: Trying to get traffic through advised against[14:40:36 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] Amy Sells: DO YOU KNOW IF THE LIHGT IS RED ON BOTH SIDES OR WHAT THE ISSUE IS, WE ARE NOTIFYING OFFICERS NOW[14:40:58 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] Amy Sells: TAKE PERCAUTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEMPT TO DIRECT TRAFFIC IT CAN BE DANGEROUS [14:41:03 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: Don't know[14:41:34 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] Amy Sells: OK WE HAVE OFFICER ON THE WAY AND CAL TRANS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AS WELL JUST TAKE ALL PERCAUTIONS FOR YOUR SAFTEY [14:43:19 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026] (XXX) XXX-XXXX: He's hereCall initiated: 14:37:26 GMT-07:00 17 May 2026Phone number: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
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[9] [Notification] [CHP]-PER DOT , MCCULOUGH CONST IS SENDING SOMEONE OUT UKN ETA
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[15] 95-94 REQ ETA FOR MCCLOUGH CONST
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[18] 1039 CT
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[19] 95-94 SB TRAFFIC COMPETE STOP NB FLOWING
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[20] 30 MIN ETA FOR MUCCULOGH CONST ENRT FRM CC
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[21] [Notification] [CHP]-[20] 30 MIN ETA FOR MUCCULOGH CONST ENRT FRM CC
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[23] A95-065 STARTING ONE WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL
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