22 Oct 2026, Thu

Crash Sends A Hydrant Flying Toward An LA Landmark

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A single-vehicle crash involving a Ford Taurus turned a fire hydrant into a projectile that nearly decapitated the iconic Bob’s Big Boy statue in the Los Angeles area. The startling incident left the female driver trapped in her badly damaged car.

That a hydrant could launch with such force speaks to the violence of the wreck. The bizarre scene drew plenty of attention given the beloved landmark involved.