Hit and Run Driver Creates Mess on Camino Canada

Glenview: On Monday, August 16th at 4:06 PM, the Lakeside Fire District dispatched an engine company to a report of flooding in the area of Camino Canada and Los Coches Rd. On the arrival of Engine 3 (Lake Jennings Station) the crew discovered water arching across the roadway from a large irrigation line that had been damaged.

Firefighter-Paramedic Bryan Peters inspects a leak on a large irrigation pipe. Crews quickly shut down the leak.

Witnesses state a vehicle struck the water line and left the area. A master control box for the areas irrigation was also damaged.

Crews were able to shut down the water and refer the matter to the local development agency. CHP is investigating the incident. If you have information about this incident please contact the El Cajon CHP office.

Submitted By: Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire Protection District