TRAFFIC ALERT: Driver takes out Highland Park hydrant

(WSB photo)

Avoid 12th/Thistle in Highland Park for a while – a big contingent of Seattle Public Utilities repair/water crews is here, along with police, after a driver took out the hydrant in our photo, on the northeast corner. Police tell us the driver was distracted – reported to have been arguing with someone else in the car. No injuries. (Thanks to Eric for the tip!)

Lulamae February 19, 2016 (3:11 pm)

Brown tap water in Highland Park!

uncle loco February 19, 2016 (3:46 pm)

I heard that one happen…not surprised.

Cynical girl February 19, 2016 (4:27 pm)

As distracted as the single occupant who drove into the back of the bus on Roxbury this morning? Could have been on his phone arguing. Such bad drivers out here.

Ray February 19, 2016 (5:31 pm)

Could have been a driver that lost control. My SUV hydroplaned for a second this afternoon during the heavier rain.

rob February 19, 2016 (6:11 pm)

its amazing how much water is in one of those things

TheKing February 20, 2016 (4:15 am)

Last summer as I was heading down the West Seattle bridge eastbound, I look to my left and there she was….a distracted driver going the same direction as me but on the other side of the barrier. Haha. Right out of trains, planes and automobiles. “You’re going the wrong way!!!!” All you can do is shake your head.

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