VIDEO: Police ask drivers to move over after semi nearly takes out squad car

The Galesburg, Illinois, Police Department has shared dash cam video of a close call with a semi truck to try to persuade drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.

The incident was caught on camera on Thursday, February 18, on I-74 in Galesburg.

“This is why it is important to slow down and move over when you see emergency vehicles on the roadway … Pay attention to the squad car on the far side of the interstate.This case is being reviewed by the Illinois State Police for possible charges,” police said.

Check out the close call dash cam video below.