Crossing guard struck by car in front of Whittier Elementary
A Hemet officer gathers personal information from the driver of the car that struck the crossing guard. Robert Carter photo
HEMET – A crossing guard helping students safely cross the road in front Whittier Elementary School at Carol Way was struck by a car Tuesday, Aug. 23. The school is located in the 700 block of W. Whittier Avenue.
The accident happened shortly after 2 p.m.
The crossing guard, who was struck in the leg, was not injured. She was identified as Leslie Redwine.
Hemet Police officers responded to the scene after someone called 911 to report the incident.
Robert Carter, a witness at the scene said, “The crossing guard was very kind-hearted and didn’t want to press any charges or file an accident report.”
The driver of the vehicle who struck the crossing guard was driving legally and was not found to be under the influence. Officers released him from the scene with a warning.
Hemet Police officials reminded all citizens to use caution when traveling past or near the school campus sites and asked for parents who drop off and pick up students to remember a few friendly reminders:
- Do not park or stop in the RED zones.
- Do not park or stop in front of fire hydrants.
- Do not park illegally in a handicap stall.
- Use the designated drop off and pick up areas designated by the school.
- Stop and yield when children and crossing guards are in the cross walk.
By following the rules it will make the campus sites safer for your students, their friends, and those who look out for their safety every day.
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I think the driver should have some consequences, regardless if the victim pressed charges. What if he had run over one of the children? I’m so thankful Leslie is ok tho.
He was driving LEGALLY and NOT under the influence…….sometimes there are just REAL accidents. I’m glad she is OK too but give the LEGAL driver a break, they are not all bad and deserve a penalty for anything that happens. SMH
You are correct, Heather. He was driving legally, had all of his legal paperwork to be operating a motor vehicle, he was not speeding or driving recklessly, and he was not found to be under the influence of anything.
Like I used to tell people when I was a law enforcement officer. Sometimes an accident is just an accident. They don’t call them on purposes for a reason. They are called accidents.