Pickup driver dies in crash into fire hydrant in Orange

ORANGE – A driver was killed in Orange early Sunday morning when a pickup truck crashed into a fire hydrant and then a pole, police said.

The single-vehicle crash occurred at 2:30 a.m. in the area of North Tustin Street and East Vanowen Avenue, creating a geyser and street flooding.

The driver, who was alone in the truck, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Orange Police Lt. Aaron Towner.

 

 

The driver’s gender and identity and additional information, including what may have led to the crash, were not immediately available.

Video near the scene of the crash shortly after it happened showing a woman being taken into custody involved an unrelated incident, Towner said.

As of 9:50 a.m., North Tustin Street remained closed in both directions between Katella and E. Chestnut avenues, Towner said. He said the street likely would be re-opened after 10:30 a.m.