TISD Crossing Guard Hospitalized After Being Struck

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A terrible accident this morning has left a Texas High Crossing Guard hospitalized according to Texarkana Texas Police.

Here is the information according to Texarkana Texas Police Public Information Officer Shawn Vaughn:

“At 8:21 this morning, a 76 year old man was driving Southbound on Summerhill Road. He was driving his Ford pickup truck in the left turn lane in preparation of turning left into the Summerhill Square parking lot. He struck the 68 year old crossing guard who was standing in the turn lane directing traffic at Texas High School.
He indicated that he did not see the crossing guard before striking him. The crossing guard was transported to Christus St. Michael where he is listed in critical condition. We are still investigating the crash. If anyone witnessed it and have not yet talked to one of our traffic officers, please call us at 903-798-3116.”
Prayers for all those concerned into this tragic accident.

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