Students and co-workers mourned the loss of a crossing guard at a local school after the man was killed while directing traffic outside Mt. Mourne School in Iredell County.
The 59-year-old retiree was hit after a 23-year-old woman, who claims she did not see the man, was waved through traffic and struck the man shortly after 3 p.m.
The man was wearing an orange vest and waving an orange baton at the time he was struck. There were also orange cones on the road at the time of the crash. Some witnesses claim that “the only way not to see him is to not be looking.”
On the other hand, neighbors near the school report that the area is in need of some changes and that the traffic patterns have rapidly changed over the last 10 years.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says engineers plan to look at the school zone area to see if any changes to the area would be appropriate.
According to investigators, the woman was not speeding nor was she impaired. The woman is not yet facing charges, however, the district attorneys office has received the case for review.
School crossing guards play a crucial role in the safety of our children in route to school, yet these brave workers are at risk for traumatic injuries every day while on the job. In fact, from 1993-2008, 120 crossing guards were killed on the job in the U.S. Drivers should always be aware of what is happening around them on the road. If you or someone you know is involved in a serious accident, it is imperative that you find an attorney that can pave your path to recovery. Call Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.