Early on Sunday morning, observation footage picked up a violent accident at the heart of the Orange’s historic park. The speed driver failed to move in Orange Circle, plowing through bushes, seats and barriers before avoiding the iconic fountain side in the center.
Witnesses said that a group of men had just left the area where the car came to rest, leaving behind a distorted car. The driver survived and was arrested on suspicion of the only identity document, according to the Uruguine Police Department spokesman.
The KTLA authorities told the suspect that was under observation the only identity document at that time and had prior convictions.
The residents expressed his frustration due to another incident in the fountain. “I don’t know why people cannot know that and stop driving through him! It detonates my mind,” said local resident Curtis Adams.
Others pointed to a broader responsibility, pointing to the dangers of drinking and leadership. “You know if you are going to drink, don’t drive the car. If you are going to drive, do not drink. It’s very simple,”
This accident is the latest in a disturbing style on the historical site. Police records have shown four collisions in the fountain over the past two years.
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The original orange water fountain. (Ktla) -
In August 2023, the SUV hit a tree near the fountain; The driver was rescued from the burning car. (Southern province news) -
In November 2024, 18 -year -old hit the fountain directly on a rainy night, prompting another detention of reckless leadership. (Southern province news)
In March 2023, one of the suspects in driving officers crashed into a fountain, and turned his car several times. Five months later, the SUV hit a tree near the fountain. The driver was rescued from the burning car.
After months of reforms on the historical Tilework of the fountain and the installation of safety improvements in the rotor, the site was reopened to the public in April 2024.
By November of that year, the 18 -year -old hit the fountain directly on a rainy night, prompting another arrest of the reckless leadership.
Orange police said that the square had witnessed its share of accidents, it repeatedly responds to other intersections throughout the city, whether related or otherwise.
Some residents have called for a historical scene into a pedestrian space only. Adams said: “During Covid, when it was closed, it was really great … I understand that they could not do it forever.”
Others have expressed repeated damage to the dear public space. One of the residents said: “It is a shame because it is a beautiful historical place.”
Chris Wolf contributed to this report.