Vehicle Hits Fire Hydrant at Murray Road and Central Avenue, Driver Flees Scene

AI SUMMARY: A hit and run occurred at the intersection of Murray Road and Central Avenue. A fire hydrant was knocked over, possibly hit by a vehicle, but no vehicles were seen in the area. Public works was notified to address the dislodged fire hydrant, which was completely off its guard. The incident was reported to the Monterey County Sheriff's Department.

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3:36 p.m.
[3] FIRE HYDRANT KNOCKED OVER//POSS HIT BY A VEH
3:36 p.m.
[4] NEG VEH SEEN
3:58 p.m.
[8] A16-019 NOTIFY PUBLIC WORKS DISLODGED FIRE HYDANT COMPLETLEY OFF ITS GUARD
3:59 p.m.
[9] 1039 MCSD

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