A traffic collision occurred at 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Ukiah’s South Orchard Avenue and East Perkins Street.
Scanner traffic indicates the incident involved a vehicle crashing into a fire hydrant and the driver reportedly fled the scene on foot.
Two patients were reported injured, and two ambulances were requested to the scene for medical assistance.
UPDATE 5:05 p.m.: An image sent to us shows water flooding the intersection significantly slowing traffic. The photographer estimated there is 2′ of water in the roadway and told us they witnessed a truck had come to rest on top of the broken fire hydrant.
Drivers are encouraged to find alternative routes around the affected area.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
