Nassau crossing guard struck by vehicle in Merrick, police say
Nassau police at the scene of a crash where a crossing guard was struck on Merrick Ave in Merrick Thursday. Credit: John Scalesi
A Nassau County school crossing guard was struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in Merrick, Nassau County police said.
The crossing guard, a man, was transported to a hospital after being struck near the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station on Sunrise Highway, said Det. Tracey Cabey, a department spokesperson.
The crossing guard, who works for the Nassau County Police Department, was hit just after 8 a.m., Cabey said.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, he said.
No further information was immediately available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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Nicole Fuller is Newsday's senior criminal justice reporter. She began working at Newsday in 2012 and previously covered local government.
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