One person was killed when two vehicles collided, sending one into a fire hydrant, early Monday morning in what authorities said was a DUI-related crash in Hollywood.
A woman walking her dog told NBC4 she called 911 to report a possible drunken driver after she was nearly struck by one of the drivers. The driver of the blue KIA continued speeding north on Curson Avenue and went through a stop sign before slamming into a Honda Accord, according to investigators.
An occupant of the Honda Accord died at the scene. The KIA driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.
"Unfortunately, this is just someone who was driving through the neighborhood," said Capt. Edward Pape, of the Los Angeles Police Department. "And, out of nowhere, comes a driver who hits them from the side and a life is now taken."
Witness Yelena Bunina said she heard the crash at the intersection of Curson Avenue and Fountain Avenue.
"The fire hydrant exploded," said Bunina. "I was literally shaking. I almost got run over. When I was on the phone with 911, the accident happened. And, all I was trying to do was prevent this accident."
One vehicle overturned in the crash and sheared a fire hydrant. Water from the hydrant drenched firefighters as they rescued at least one person trapped in one of the vehicles. Details regarding the victims' conditions were not immediately available.
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The intersection was closed Monday morning for the crash investigation.
