Vehicle Breakdown Causes Traffic Hazard on Highway 101

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported on Highway 101 between mile markers 589.10 and 589.19. A vehicle was broken down in the middle of the roadway, identified as a big rig with an empty car hauler. The driver reported that the vehicle was losing air in the air brakes and would not be able to continue driving. The reporting party stated they would contact the company to arrange for a tow truck or mobile mechanic to assist with the disabled vehicle.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 4:21 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


4:17 a.m.
[2] VEH BROKEN DOWN IN MIDDLE OF RDWAY
4:17 a.m.
[6] BIG RIG W/ EMPTY CAR HAULER
4:18 a.m.
[8] LOSING AIR IN AIR BRAKES / VEH WILL NOT DRIVE
4:19 a.m.
[10] RP WILL BE CONTACTING COMPANY TO TRY AND ARRANGE 1185 OR MOBILE MECHANIC
4:48 a.m.
[16] C105-021 SB LN IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED [Shared]
4:49 a.m.
[17] 1039 DOT [Shared]

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