Vehicle strikes gas meter, prompts two-block evacuation

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A vehicle struck a gas meter near State’s Coffee Sunday afternoon, prompting police to evacuate two blocks in the downtown.

At approximately 2 p.m. Jan. 29, a motorist was parked in the 600 block of Ward Street when the driver accidentally placed the vehicle in drive. The vehicle was running at the time, and struck a gas meter.

PG&E was not able to shut the gas off at the source, so a digging crew was called to dig up and pinch the line. Meanwhile, the 600 and 700 blocks of Main Street were evacuated.

The leak was capped at approximately 3:30 p.m. and all areas were opened save the 600 block of Ward Street and Alhambra Plaza, due to crews continuing to work.

No injuries were reported during the incident. The driver of the vehicle was evaluated and found not to be intoxicated.

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