FAIR LAWN, N.J. (PIX11) – A 71-year-old crossing guard was hit by a car in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Wednesday morning, police said.
Local police officers received multiple 911 calls for a man struck at Hoper Avenue and Arnold Street. A crossing guard was helping children cross the intersection when a Toyota Camry struck him at 8:40 a.m. Police say a 22-year-old driver was operating the car.
The driver remained at the scene until police arrived.
The crossing guard was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. He is expected to survive, police said.
An investigation is still ongoing, authorities said.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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