A driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI after he crashed his pickup truck into a utility pole and water valve Wednesday in a Spring Valley neighborhood, leading to flooding.
As per the initial information, the single-vehicle crash took place in the 900 block of La Presa Avenue at about 12:48 a.m. The sheared valve sent water at least 50 feet into the air. The water flowed downhill towards homes on Banock Street, prompting some residents and responders to use trash cans, bricks and other objects to stop the water from getting into houses.
According to the reports, at least one home’s first floor was flooded and another house’s basement had flood-related damage. Several backyards were also flooded. The truck’s driver was detained in connection with the crash. Water department crews responded to the scene to shut off the water flow. No other details are available.
An investigation is ongoing.
July 14, 2022
Source: ABC 10 News KGTV