PCH is flooded after a suspected drunk driver crashed, causing a water main to rupture. (KTLA-TV / May 27, 2010) |
SANTA MONICA -- Pacific Coast Highway is open once again after being shut down for several hours Thursday morning due to a water main break caused by a suspected drunk driver.
The incident in the 1100 block of PCH was reported just after 12:30 a.m., according to Santa Monica fire officials.
It all started as a traffic collision involving a suspected drunk driver. The impact of the collision caused the pipe to burst, sending a huge geyser into the air.
Water and mud covered the roadway, forcing it to be shut down in both directions between the California Incline and the McClure Tunnel.
A backhoe was brought in to help plug off the geyser.
The southbound side of PCH reopened shortly before 8 a.m.
About three hours later, the northbound lanes appeared to be open as well.
The driver involved in the initial crash was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence.
The incident in the 1100 block of PCH was reported just after 12:30 a.m., according to Santa Monica fire officials.
It all started as a traffic collision involving a suspected drunk driver. The impact of the collision caused the pipe to burst, sending a huge geyser into the air.
Water and mud covered the roadway, forcing it to be shut down in both directions between the California Incline and the McClure Tunnel.
A backhoe was brought in to help plug off the geyser.
The southbound side of PCH reopened shortly before 8 a.m.
About three hours later, the northbound lanes appeared to be open as well.
The driver involved in the initial crash was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence.
