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Driver doing donuts crashes into fire hydrant, causing $10,000 in damage
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total cost of the damage exceeds $10,000.
A man in Arizona has been arrested after a reckless driving incident. He was taken into custody on Sunday. The man allegedly lost control of his vehicle and struck a fire hydrant, resulting in significant damage.
The incident caused flooding in the surrounding area, affecting roads and sidewalks. Crews were required to shut down the area for several hours to repair the damaged water line. The total cost of the damage exceeds $10,000.
Further details about the incident are available from AZFamily and Gray News, including the charges the man faces. The case involves damage to utility property, which is considered a serious offense in Arizona.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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