Who's at fault? Anaheim driver swerves, takes out restaurant sign on camera

A driver in Anaheim swerved to avoid a car pulling into their path and crashed into a sign instead, according to the on-screen headline of a security-camera clip Juice Unlocked shared Aug. 18, 2026, in its "Who's at fault?" series with The Injury Firm.

The camera timestamp shows 2026 and about 11:25 p.m., but the month and day are covered by a logo, so it is not clear what night the crash happened. No injuries are visible in the clip, and none were reported in the post.

What the cameras show

A blue coupe comes in fast along the edge of a lot next to a drive-thru lane and slams into a free-standing sign, which flips into the air as debris scatters across the pavement.

Moments later the coupe sits stopped by the curb with the sign flat on the ground. It reads "Kaiba Enter," and a man stands beside the car. The car then backs up and turns toward the street before the clip cuts away. Another camera, captioned "Vehicle making a left turn," shows a parking lot with a light-colored SUV about 10 seconds after the crash.

Across the street, a storefront sign for Dunarea Restaurant is visible. Dunarea is at 821 N. Euclid St., and Kaiba Japanese Restaurant is listed at 820 N. Euclid St., so the crash appears to have happened at Kaiba's lot on Euclid Street.

What the law says about leaving

Under California Vehicle Code Section 20002, a driver in a crash that damages only property must stop right away. The driver must either give the property owner their name and address or leave a written note on the damaged property with that information, then notify the city police department without unnecessary delay.

Failing to do so is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

The clip does not show whether the driver left a note, contacted the restaurant or called police. The video also briefly shows an Anaheim Police Department crime victim information sheet, but it does not say whether a report was filed.