crash_reports: 22000302

On Tuesday April 12th 2022 at approximately 0915 hours I responded to the area of 197 California Street for a city of Newton fire truck that struck a fire hydrant while responding to an emergency. At the time of the accident the weather was cloudy and the road surface was dry. California Street is owned and maintained by the city of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of Newton Fire Engine 1 identified as Joseph Frank. Joseph stated that while attempting to park the fire engine he struck the fire hydrant, causing the fire hydrant to be knocked over and inoperable. Minor damage to the front drivers side of the fire engine was photographed and submitted to the IT Bureau as well as the damaged fire hydrant. No injuries were reported. City of Newton was notified of the damaged hydrant.