The Cape Girardeau Police Department is warning motorists to use extra caution when driving near the intersection of Bellevue Street and Fountain Street. At around 2:15 a.m. this morning a car hit a fire hydrant, causing water to spill out. As a result, icy conditions have developed on the roadway. The motor vehicle fled the scene of the accident, police said.
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