Event Brief
Jul 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Pedestrian hit after hydrant crash floods Gardena
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A semi-truck hit a fire hydrant, flooding a Gardena street; a pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing.
WHO: A pedestrian and an employee at Elite Auto Collision; a driver of a car; a semi-truck driver
WHAT: Pedestrian struck by a car after a hydrant crash caused street flooding
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:40 PM ET
WHERE: Gardena, California
WHY: A semi-truck backed up and crashed into a fire hydrant, sending water into the street and creating a flooding hazard.
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