Car Hits Hydrant, Sends Geyser Into Air in Hillcrest

A sheered hydrant left water gushing into the street into the Hillcrest area just north of Downtown San Diego. 

The San Diego Water Department and Fire-Rescue Department responded to the incident around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on 6th Avenue and Anderson Place. 

A car hit a hydrant after a traffic accident, which sent a geyser into the air. 

A traffic accident led to a car hitting a hydrant. 

The area was taped off as the water department looked to fix the leak. 

The Fire Department has cleared the scene and water officials took over. 

Check back for updates on this developing story. 

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