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9 Investigates: Crossing guards hit, killed near schools at alarming rate

Channel 9 is investigating a disturbing trend in the Carolinas and nationwide: crossing guards who are hired to protect kids are being hit by cars while on the job. There’s no national database for ...
WFTV

THE PAY IS LOW. THE RISK IS HIGH: Hundreds of crossing guards hit over the last decade

ORLANDO, Fla — They’re out there every school day, standing in the middle of busy intersections with nothing more than a stop sign, a vest, and a whistle. But what you might not realize is just how ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Decatur crossing guard hit by car while working

A Decatur Police Department school crossing guard was hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon while on duty. Investigators found the crossing guard was in the crosswalk with a walk signal when the driver ...
13wham

Rochester crossing guard hit by car, injured

Rochester, N.Y. — An on-duty City of Rochester crossing guard on a sidewalk was hit and injured after two vehicles collided on the city's north side, according to police. Officers responded to Joseph ...
FOX5 Las Vegas

FOX5 Investigates: Las Vegas crossing guards discuss safety challenges after hit-and-run incident

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas Valley crossing guards are speaking out about the dangers they face protecting children in school zones after one of their colleagues was struck by a car in a hit-and-run ...
NBC4 Columbus

Ohio lawmakers push tougher penalties after crossing guard hit, driver fined just $48

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Legislators are hoping to install stricter penalties for drivers who don’t obey school crossing guards, citing the case of a motorist who was fined just $48 for hitting a ...