Semi Truck Blocking Northbound Lane on Highway 199 Near Mile Marker 20.00 Requires Tow Assistance

AI SUMMARY: There was a traffic hazard reported on Highway 199 North at mile marker 20. A semi-truck was blocking the northbound lane. The California Highway Patrol was notified that a tow truck would be needed to remove the vehicle. The driver indicated they did not have a cell phone service to call for help. The situation was reported to the local police department, with an estimated response time of 30-45 minutes. The State Patrol was also advised to assist with directing traffic until the vehicle could be removed.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 4:49 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


4:28 p.m.
[1] SEMI TK 1126 IN NB LN
4:28 p.m.
[3] CT ADV VEH WILL NEED 1185
4:38 p.m.
[5] CT IS 97 ASSIST VEHS TO GO THROUGH WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS// BO RADIO AREA// REQ CHP RESP// DRIVER HAS NEG CPH SERVICE
4:40 p.m.
[8] 1039 120
4:40 p.m.
[9] 1039 SP UNK IF ANY UNITS ITA WILL CB
4:46 p.m.
[10] [Notification] [CHP]-PER SP ETA 30-45 MIN
4:47 p.m.
[11] SP WAS ADV TO ASSIST WITH DETAILS FOR 1185 WHEN 97
5:12 p.m.
[12] A95-088 1023ING UNTIL FLAGGERS 97 OR C SHIFT 97 / PTY HAS MECH ENRT FROM WHI CITY EXTEDNED ETA

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