East Bay News

SUV crashes into Lafayette fire hydrant causing torrent of water

By Jose Fabian

/ CBS San Francisco

PIX Now afternoon Edition 11-28-23

LAFAYETTE — An SUV crashed into a fire hydrant in Lafayette just before noon Tuesday, causing a torrent of water to shoot out.

Lafayette police said it was single-vehicle car crash, and no one was injured.

Contra Costa County Fire and the East Bay Municipal Utility District worked together to stop the waterflow. Crews shut the water off after about 30 minutes.

Lafayette police are investigating what caused the crash.

Jose Fabian

Jose Fabian is a web producer for CBS Bay Area where he reports on local crime, politics and breaking news. He studied political science and journalism at Sacramento State and was born and raised in Northern California.

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