Drivers in Nampa were asked to avoid the intersection of 12th and Sheridan Streets Monday morning, as crews repaired damage caused from a broken fire hydrant.
According to the Nampa Police Department, the hydrant was damaged following a hit-and-run collision.
The driver was charged with inattentive driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving without privileges.
Police say the street was a “slick … muddy mess” for about two hours.
The crash happened shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to Nampa Police Department dispatcher supervisor.
City of Nampa Street and Water Department crews had the mess cleaned up by about 9:30 a.m.
No further information was available.
