SUV crash causes sinkhole in Downey

The sinkhole that swallowed the sidewalk and part of a home’s driveway is seen Sunday, June 17, 2018, in an image from the KCAL9/CBS2 helicopter. (Photo courtesy of CBS2)
DOWNEY — A woman swerving to avoid an oncoming car sheered-off a utility pole and fire hydrant, damaging a water main and causing a 20-foot sinkhole on a Downey street, authorities said Monday.
The crash took place about 9:50 p.m. Saturday at Rieves Avenue and Brunache Street, Downey police Sgt. Vince Rosario said.